10/29/2025
11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Presenters:
Sheri Levine, Senior Property Manager of Thomas Park Management
Sam Crane, Disability Rights Advocate and Attorney at Crane Advocacy Consulting
In this insightful session, we’ll explore what it truly means to foster accessibility and inclusion within the property management industry.
Going beyond physical design, the discussion will address inclusive policies, communication strategies, and everyday practices that support people with disabilities. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the legal obligations’ property managers must meet in both residential and commercial settings - including fair housing requirements, reasonable accommodations, and equitable access to services and amenities.
The session will conclude with practical guidance on how to move beyond mere compliance to create truly inclusive environments where all residents, tenants, and visitors feel welcome and supported.
Learning Objectives:
- Laying the foundation: Understanding true accessibility
- Key employer obligations: hiring, wages, accommodations
- Creating workplace equity beyond just access
Sheri Levine joined Thomas Park Management after eight years in the Real Estate Industry with other large third-party management firms. She has been with CBRE, Lincoln Property Company, and most recently owner operators Monday Properties. She has worked in various portfolio classes in her tenure (Retail, Office, Industrial/Flex, Lab buildouts along with Life Sciences). Sheri holds a BS from Northeastern University, as well as her Real Estate License for VA, and is also a Notary. Sheri is an active member of the professional real estate networking group WIRRE and is looking to serve on their executive committees this upcoming year. She most recently received her certification as a Fitwell Ambassador as well.
Sam Crane is a seasoned disability rights advocate and attorney with over 15 years of experience in disability law and policy. As a person with multiple disabilities, Sam brings invaluable lived experience to the table and is deeply committed to ensuring that the voices of people with disabilities are central in all policy discussions. Sam believes that centering these perspectives - alongside those of family members, professionals, and other stakeholders - is critical to creating policies that are not only inclusive but also practical, enforceable, and focused on real outcomes. Sam has held senior positions at respected organizations such as the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, where they have worked to advance equity, access, and meaningful inclusion at both the national and community levels.