NIMBYism, or “Not in My Back Yard”-ism, is a term used to describe the opposition of residents to new developments and building in their community. NIMBYism can impact whether or not medical respite care programs can open or expand in their community, and this opposition may be rooted in stigma towards people experiencing homelessness.
This All-Member Meeting will share the legality of community’s opposition to establishing programs, and strategies to address potential opposition from a panel of experts and programs.
All-Member Meetings provide an opportunity to join together with other medical respite program providers and administrators to discuss key issues affecting medical respite care. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with each other, share experiences, and learn insights from other programs.
Date: Feb. 25, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST
Panelists:
- Michelle Uzeta, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
- Rolande Tellier, The Gathering Inn
- Lysa Allison, Cornerstone Rescue Mission
