The Stamford Advocate recently wrote an editorial about the need for more affordable, accessible housing in Connecticut. The editorial spotlighted the work Regan Development Corporation did at Ojakian Commons in Simsbury, noting the specialized accessibility features to help people with physical disabilities. The editorial also mentioned the firm’s work at Bear Woods Apartments in Canton, […]
Highlighting the need for more accessible housing opportunities in Connecticut, the Hour’s Erin Kataya wrote a news story on the dire shortage of accessible apartments in Connecticut. She also highlights what can be done to help solve that shortage. Here is a link to that story: The article shows how much difference accessible housing can […]
On June 19, 2020, mobile testing came to the Ojakian Commons Parking Lot. A team effort between the National MS Society, UCONN Health’s MS Center, Ojakian Commons Management, Trinity Healthcare and the Charter Oak Health Center made our residents’ request for Covid-19 testing possible. Here is a link to the UCONN Today article on the […]
Many residents at Ojakian Commons are at higher risk for difficulties from the Covid-19 virus. Management has been working hard to assure that Ojakian Commons remains a safe and healthy environment. Ownership and Management have teamed up with leadership and staff at three expert agencies: the UCONN Health MS Center, the Mandell MS Center at […]
Here is a fantastic story about good things happening in the midst of a pandemic. At Ojakian Commons, many of our residents have disabilities and are at higher risk of complications from Covid-19. We have been working hard to assure the building is safe and its residents are healthy. But sometimes, it is the personal […]
The Spring 2020 edition of Momentum Magazine profiles the efforts to create affordable, accessible apartments for people living with physical and cognitive disabilities. Across the country, a movement has begun to create independent rental housing opportunities with support services for people living with physical and cognitive disabilities. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s flagship magazine highlights […]
Michaela’s Garden is a special and beautiful place. It is made possible through the vision of the Petit Family Foundation, and the combined work of the Foundation and our residents. The PETIT FAMILY FOUNDATION exists because of a tragedy: the senseless murders of a mother, JENNIFER LYNN HAWKE-PETIT with multiple sclerosis, and her two daughters, HAYLEY ELIZABETH PETIT, 17, a […]
Simsbury apartments give people with multiple sclerosis hope, in a profile by Fox News 61.
Ojakian Commons – with services provided by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Regan Development would like to thank Acorda Therapeutics on behalf of the residents of Ojakian Commons for the wonderful social activities they have funded through Ojakian Commons’ Lenny Beman Fund. Acorda Therapeutics, a leader in research and drug therapies for people living with MS and other disorders, is located in Ardsley, NY. Acorda’s mission is […]
A new facility in Simsbury provides some independence for patients who are dealing with multiple sclerosis by giving them an option other than to enter a nursing homes prematurely. Ojakian Commons is specially designed to meet the needs of people who suffer from MS and other disabilities and features a wide variety of amenities to assist […]
48 Unit Rental Development, Simsbury, CT – New England’s First Accessible, Affordable Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities Needing Services Coordinated by the National MS Society. In September 2015, Ojakian Commons opened its doors to 48 lucky households. The building is located in Simsbury, Connecticut — Voted Connecticut’s #1 Town to live in by Connecticut […]
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Connecticut Chapter has been instrumental in the creation of Ojakian Commons, New England’s first accessible, affordable supportive housing opportunity for people living with disabilities and in need of specialized supportive services. The Connecticut Chapter has worked hand in hand with Regan Development in the development of both this groundbreaking building’s […]
Bill Pearse of WTIC NewsTalk Radio Interviews Ken Regan about Ojakian Commons on “At Home in Connecticut”, the weekly radio show. Mr. Pearse and Mr. Regan discuss the unique affordable, accessible housing coming to Simsbury, Connecticut in Mid-2015.
Governor Dannel Malloy joined Regan Development and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on June 12, 2014 at the official Construction Kickoff Ceremony for Ojakian Commons. The ceremony featured speakers including the Governor, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Chief of Staff Mark Ojakian, MS Society President Lisa Gerrol and Ken Regan of Regan Development Corporation. The Governor […]
Regan Development and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosted a Construction Kickoff Ceremony for Ojakian Commons, New England’s First Accessible, Affordable Rental Community for People with Disabilities needing services coordinated by the National MS Society. Governor Dannel Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman joined Simsbury community members, lenders, investors and members of local government to […]
People who have disabilities from diseases like multiple sclerosis, while able to live quite independently, sometimes need some extra assistance with day-to-day activities. Recognizing this need, Regan Development is working on a specialized housing effort in Simsbury, Connecticut…
