1. Behavioral Health Network Adult Advisory Board January 13, 2012 Peg Capo, Developmental Disabilities Resource Board Housing for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Housing Options  Family Home  Own Home  Rental  Agency-owned homes

6. 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

7. 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

8. Housing Solutions  Communities  Shared living arrangements  Ride sharing  Relationship building in the neighborhood  Fair housing laws  Advocacy efforts  Private developers

9. Housing Solutions  Service Delivery  New models of delivery – companion  Longevity  Full day supports  Housing proximity to employment  Provide services in home  Provide transportation

10. Housing Solutions  Accessibility  Modify existing homes  Work with developers on universal design  Provide transportation  ITN (St. Charles County)