Behavioral Health Network Adult Advisory Board January 13, 2012 Peg Capo, Developmental Disabilities Resource Board Housing for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability A severe, chronic disability attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, head injury, autism, or a learning disability related to a brain dysfunction or any other mental or physical impairment or combination thereof. The disability must have manifested before the age of 22, is likely to continue indefinitely and results in substantial functional limitation in two or more of the following major life areas: self-care, receptive and expressive language development and use, learning, mobility, self direction and capacity for independent living or economic self-sufficiency.
Services: A Lifetime of Support Early Intervention Therapies Respite Socialization/Recreation Advocacy Employment Day Habilitation Transportation Adaptive Equipment/Home Modifications Personal Assistance Family Support Training Residential
Residential Support Options In-Family Home Supports Personal Assistance, Adaptations/Modifications, Respite Independent Living Assistance 7 hours/week or less Skill development Individualized Supported Living Up to 24 hours/day Individual or group Priority Need State Habilitation Centers Downsizing – no new intakes
Housing Options Family Home Own Home Rental Agency-owned homes
Housing Issues Cost Affordability Section 8 Housing Availability Communities Availability of Workforce Housing Attitudes/fears Municipal requirements Service delivery Access to services Employment Accessibility Physical accessibility Transportation
Housing Solutions Cost Section 8 Vouchers and other subsidies Emergency Housing Assistance Program Non-profit ownership Tax credit programs Private/Family funding Family Trusts Partnerships with developers Home of Your Own Program – Down Payment Assistance
Housing Solutions Communities Shared living arrangements Ride sharing Relationship building in the neighborhood Fair housing laws Advocacy efforts Private developers
Housing Solutions Service Delivery New models of delivery – companion Longevity Full day supports Housing proximity to employment Provide services in home Provide transportation
Housing Solutions Accessibility Modify existing homes Work with developers on universal design Provide transportation ITN (St. Charles County)