Housing Resources Building a Home Conference 2012 Click here for details Building a Home Conference November 13, 2010 Brandeis University FOCUS: Sharing resources and information on creative community living DESIGNED FOR: Individuals with disabilities, the people who love and support them, service providers, and innovative thinkers TOPICS COVERED: Local, state and federal resources, as well as many different examples of self directed housing models, how to utilize community support waivers, financially sustaining your long term plan, innovative trends happening around the United States, an opportunity to network and meet individuals who are making it work. In addition, come meet representatives from various agencies that provide a wide variety of housing options. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Peter V. Berns , CEO The Arc of the United States Complete Text of Morning Presentation[73K] Slides: Morning Presentation[477K] Complete Text of Afternoon Presentation[60K] Slides: Morning Presentation[990K] Building a Home Tookit A Compilation of Resources Click to download the Toolkit in Acrobat format [819K] TOOLKIT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction a. Acknowledgements b. Letter: E. Howe c. Letter: S. Nadworny d. Letter: J. Nadworny & C. Haddad 2. Getting Started a. Creating a Housing Vision b. Different Housing Options c. Selecting an Agency 3. Public Agencies & Hoursing Related Resources a. State and Local Government Agencies and Programs b. Federal Government Agencies and Programs 4. Residential Provider Agencies a. Massachusetts b. Outside of Massachusetts 5. Resources Directory a. Advocacy Agencies and Organizations b. Architects c. Builders d. Consultants and Designers e. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Regional Offices f. Financial Planners g. Guardianship Services h. Housing Resources - Information on Home-Buying i. Independent Living Centers j. Legal and Estate Planners k. Legal Resources l. Realtors m. Resources and Referrals n. State Agencies o. Other Resources 6. Family Success Stories John Anton Michelle Avery The Foleys Susan Fowler Chris Harrington History of Katydid Foundation Jack and Julia McCarthyMary Ann and mother Martha Zeigler 7. Appendix of Additional Resources a. Agency Checklist- From the Arc of Frederick County b. CHAPA – Housing Search Guide for People with Disabilities in Massachusetts c. Community First – Housing Assessment Tool for People with Disabilities and Elders d. Community First – Massachusetts Housing Resources and Definitions for People with Disabilities and Elders * e. Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Choosing Which Service is Best for Me f. Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Understanding the DDS Home and Community-based Services Waiver Programs for Current Participants * g. Creative Living- Getaway Weekends h. Housing Alternatives: by Pat Pakos i. Massachusetts Regional Chapters of The Arc j. Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. – Adult Family Care k. Residential Options for Consumers – by Maggie Dionne l. SOLUTIONS for Accessibility m. Specialized Housing, Inc. – Promoting Independence Through Home Ownership n. SUPPORTbrokers Fact Sheet o. TILL- Creative Living * These resources must be downloaded using the links above and are not in the Toolkit