Supportive Housing

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This list of links is divided into three sections:

Access Center for Independent Living (ADAPT)

A community for people with disabilities

Center for International Rehabilatation Research Information Exchange

an informative and interactive website that attempts to facilitate the sharing of information and expertise in rehabilitation research between the U.S. and other countries

Council of Large Public Housing Authorities

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of public housing

Disabilityinfo.gov

is the U.S. government’s online resource for people with disabilities. The housing section has information on accessible and affordable housing.

Eden Alternative

An alternative philosophy to raditional long term care institutional settings

Federal National Mortgage Association

This web site of the FannieMae Foundation provides extensive information on mortgage loans to single-family, multifamily, housing & community development, as well as company news, listings of property on-sale, business opportunities with the Foundation, and information to both investors and consumer

Housing and Rehabilitation Association

This web site offers useful links to many public housing redevelopment projects and contacts, publications, information on conferences, and other related links on housing and rehabilitation

HUD’s HOPE VI

program transforms public housing projects into mixed-income, diverse, and stable neighborhoods in order to attract middle-income persons to developments that include a wide range of incomes and housing types

Independent Living

Serving self-help organizations of disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect. They offer training materials, technical assistance and information on personal assistance, advocacy, access, legislation and peer support.

International Code Council

The Council’s web site has links to development of international codes, government relations, information on certification to professionals and Project Impact

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

The NIDRR works to improve and promote housing options for disabled people to ultimately perform their regular activities in the community and to bolster society’s ability to provide full opportunities and appropriate supports for the disabled

National Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS

Established in 1974, the National Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS is the only national organization dedicated solely to ending America’s affordable housing crisis. The NLIHC is committed to educating, organizing, and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone. NLIHC provides up-to-date information, formulates policy, and educates the public on housing needs and the strategies for solutions

NeighborWorks Program

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

Simple Fixes for a Safe and Supportive Home

This consumer checklist, developed by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence and the National Council on Aging, is designed as a step-by-step guide to evaluate the safety of a home environment. Recommendations are provided.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Federal agency responsible for housing programs, community and economic development. HUD grant announcements and applications may be obtained online