Connecting and supporting families of individuals with special needs

A Family to Family Health Care Information & Education Center

Housing Information and Outreach Center

    Families who have a member with a developmental disability who may be considering moving out of the family home......

What You Should Know About Housing

• There are many options available -- various agency housing options, renting an apartment, or buying your own home.

• Levels of care vary to meet needs.

• Give yourself plenty of time to plan and implement your plan.

    Through our Housing Information and Outreach Center, operating out of our Western Office, we strive to reach the following program objectives:

1. Orient families to agencies that provide residential services.

2. Provide information about housing alternatives and Medicaid funded services through the NYS OMRDD system

3. Encourage families to address the need for placement before a "crisis" occurs

4. Offer the opportunity for parents to speak to other parents who are contemplating placement (or who have placed an individual), about the issues, obstacles, challenges and emotions that are faced.

    For more information, please explore the links below and/or contact Lorraine Blum at 716-517-3448 or Email p2pwny@verizon.net.

Frequently Asked Housing Questions

Housing Wish List
        Worksheet to help you begin thinking about what you are looking for in a place to live.

Housing Resource Guide for People with Developmental Disabiities and Their Families

Housing Resource Guide For Persons with Disabilities
        Defines terms related to agency provided housing.

Certified Residence Guide
        If you are considering agency housing, here is a list of questions you may want to ask.

Call for Action e-Newsletter

Home Buyers Information Kit 

Home of Your Own Program

Housing Survey

Renters Information Kit

You might also be interested in:

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers in New York State

Guide to Understanding Supports and Services Administered through NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities at http://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/ gives a broad overview of the programs highlighted. There are additional programs and incentives available in NYS.

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