Housing Videos
Following are some videos we are aware of that may serve as potential resources for families of loved ones with intellectual disabilities that are interested in exploring residential options. This is NOT an endorsement of any listed video by PADCO or its members nor does PADCO or its members vouch for the accuracy of the information contained in the videos. If anyone has additional videos they would like us to link to please contact us.
Reverse Host Homes
On November 6, 2024, PADCO hosted a webinar on “Reverse Host Homes” featuring three speakers with knowledge of this housing model. The recording is below if this model is of interest to you. It is a little over an hour long.
Neuroinclusive Housing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktowQ0kT5GE&t=14s
Olmstead
Olmstead Decision explained. Video explains the law supporting housing choice by people with disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3gpmiWwS5A
Olmstead 20th Anniversary looks at Illinois challenges to provide resources for people living in the community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0XIIohE9wY
How Legal Aid used the ADA, American with Disabilities Act, to win Olmstead case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oezulXzBt2k
Other Resources
Housing Vouchers
Housing vouchers are a part of the federal Section 8 program and are administered by public housing authorities that generally have lengthy waiting lists. To get notified of voucher availability in your area, here is a resource that enables you to sign up for the notifications in one central location: https://affordablehousingonline.com/?trackcmp_email=mahenneck%40gmail.com&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%F0%9F%93%AC+North+Carolina+Wait+List+Alerts&utm_campaign=03%2F03%2F22+Alert&vgo_ee=T4HNF8OMZ557PEC770snRkzkASpiHornD%2Fz2wZTd1jg%3D
CoHousing
Cohousing: The Future of Community and Human Connection by TEDxCherryCreek Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9yRwn90aBw
Supportive Roommates
This video is by Eric G, brother of a person with disability. They’re in Canada and he’s making a business out of telling other families how to find natural supports and this video is about supportive roommates.
https://www.empoweringability.org/supportive-roommate/
White Paper on Affordable Housing Programs
PADCO member Paul Malinowski has called on his 45 years experience in the affordable housing industry to write a simplified synopsis of affordable housing programs that might can potentially serve persons with developmental disabilities. To view click here.
Denver Post Opinion Column by Julie Marshall
Julie Marshall wrote a thought-provoking opinion piece in the Denver Post about the lack of appropriate housing options for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To read the article click here.
Neuroinclusive Housing
To read and/or download a white paper on neuroinclusive housing sponsored by the Colorado Housing Finance Authority and published in June, 2022, click here.
Below are a couple of websites that might be helpful to learn more about neuroinclusive housing:
https://www.neuroinclusivehousingsolutions.com/
https://www.neuroinclusivehousingsolutions.com/blog
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
For information about accessory dwelling units (ADUs), see the following website: https://www.youradu.com/?src=lkw