Finding housing is very important for transitioning to an independent adult life. The following are websites that offer information on fair housing and housing rights for people with disabilities.
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=113
This section of DisabilityInfo.gov provides information on housing laws, design and technical advice for people with disabilities, their family members, public housing organizations and the nation's builders.
http://disabilityhousingnetwork.org/Default2.aspx
Disability Housing Network (DHN) was established to promote and support education and best practices in the development and management of rental housing for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities by member nonprofit housing development corporations.
http://www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
Learn about renting, buying and making your home accessible, and about your Fair Housing rights.
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Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great information! I think housing is extremely important as well, and how great you included their rights. It is very tough out there, especially right now, there is SO much to know. I think knowledge is the beginning to a successful experience.
Thanks!
Amanda Ganyo