Supported Living Services: A Guide for Families
Takeaways When families start researching housing for a loved one with a disability, they often run into a confusing mix of terms — “supported living,” “group homes,” “adult foster care,” and […]
ABLE Accounts for Housing Without Losing Benefits
Takeaways Why Housing Creates Benefit Problems — and Why ABLE Is Different Housing is often the single biggest barrier to independence for eligible individuals with disabilities who rely on Supplemental Security […]
30 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Group Home
A comprehensive list of questions for individuals with special needs and their families to ask when choosing a group home.
Introducing Engage IL: Advocating for Community-Based Supported Living
Guest author: Susan Mack of Engage IL Engage IL is a grassroots coalition representing the interests of self-advocates with disabilities and their families who want to create a self-directed, strength-based […]
Shared Living Arrangements for Individuals With Disabilities
Takeaways The United States Census reports that over 3 million American children live with a disability. When reaching adulthood, these individuals and their families turn their focus to housing options that offer […]
DuPage United Listening Session
Are you an adult with a disability or a family member/caregiver who is seeking supportive housing and living in or near Downers Grove? DuPage United, a non-profit community organizing group […]
Independent Living Options for People With Disabilities
People with disabilities, regardless of age, often face barriers to living on their own. However, a variety of community-based independent living options options present an alternative to long-term care facilities, […]
Will a Special Needs Trust Impact Your Section 8 Voucher?
Half of Americans report that access to affordable housing is a problem in their community, according to the Pew Research Center. For families affected by disability, housing costs can pose a particularly […]
VITAL Act: Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities
Although 26 percent of people in the United States have a disability, only 6 percent of housing meets basic accessibility requirements. Two in every five older adults experience a disability, […]