Parent to Parent of New York State
Connecting and supporting families of individuals with special needs

 

This page last updated on February 20, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Survey

Affordable Housing Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities

           If you live in New York State and you or a family member are considering moving into an agency run residence, renting an apartment or buying your first home, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.  The data will be compiled and shared with people around the state to highlight the housing desires, needs and barriers for people with disabilities.

  1. What county of New York State do you reside in now?

     

  2. When are you planning on buying or renting?  
     

  3. Where would you like to live?  (Select all that apply.)
      City          Suburb          Rural
     

  4. If these options were available, which one would you choose?
    Agency run residence          Rental          Buy house         Mobile Home
     

  5. What modifications would you need?
    None         Physical          Environmental
    Other, explain: 
     

  6. What specific housing needs do you have?
    Wheelchair accessibility
    Pet accommodating
    Close to bus line
    Visual door bell
    "Visit"ability
    Housing advisor or counselor
    Aide services
    Housemate
    Support staff
    Other, please explain:
     

  7. If you are considering an agency run residence, what is important to you in making your decision:  (check any that apply)
    A bedroom of my own (no roommates)
    Input into choosing my housemates
    A home close to my family
    A home in the neighborhood of my choice
    An agency who would work with me and my family on an OPTS proposal
    Other; please explain:

     

  8. If you are considering renting, what is important to you in making your decision? (check any that apply)
    Affordable
    Close to my family
    Neighborhood of my choice
    First floor apartment
    Elevator
    Apartment Manager/Management
    Other, please explain:
     

  9. If you are considering buying your first home, what is important to you: (check all that apply)
    Affordable
    Close to my family
    It is in the area of my choice
    It is a ranch style home
    Upkeep/maintenance
    Working with a realtor who understands my needs and the ADA regulations
    Other, please explain:
     

  10. What do you feel are obstacles to achieving your housing dream?
    I don't know where to start
    Discrimination
    My credit history is poor
    I have no credit history
    I need help paying the rent
    I don't have a security deposit for an apartment
    I don't have enough money for a down payment on a home
    I don't have enough money for closing costs
    I can't afford a house payment
    I need help reading and/or filling out paperwork
    I need a personal aide
    Other; please explain: 
     

  11. Additional comments:

     

  12. Your email address: 
     

 

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Janice Fitzgerald - Executive Director
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(518) 359-3006  or in NYS 1-866-727-6970

Parent to Parent of NYS - Statewide Office
500 Balltown Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12304

518-381-4350 or 1-800-305-8817

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