Accessing Housing

Congratulations! You have decided it is time to explore independent housing for an adult with a disability. Now what? The process can seem overwhelming and scary as you think about all the issues. What type of housing is best? How will we pay for it? What supports will be in place? How do I make this all happen?

Our Stomping Ground is here to educate you on the process. We have found that taking it one step at a time and enlisting the help of the right people, makes the whole process easier. For each of the topics below we will provide a high-level overview and then share resources that can help point you in the right direction.

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How to Get Started

Finding affordable, independent housing for an adult with a disability the process can be very confusing. The best first step is to educate yourself on the different agencies and supports that exist to help.

In this section we cover:

  • Community Service Boards (CSBs)
  • Medicaid Waivers
  • Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services (DARS)
  • VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
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Financials

The financial aspect of housing comes down to a few questions. Once you have answered those, you will be able to determine what resources are available to your loved one.

In this section we cover:

  • The Important Questions to Answer
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • ABLE Accounts
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Getting Support

One question that always arises is what supports will an adult need to be successful in independent housing?

In this section we cover:

  • DARS and Personal Assistance Services
  • Assistive Technology
  • Our Stomping Ground
  • Roommates
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Resources

In this section we aggregate all the resources we have found around affordable, independent housing for adults with disabilities. You'll find:

  • Links to Relevant Websites
  • Our Stomping Ground Guides
  • Charts and Documents from Other Organizations
  • Helpful Videos
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