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.

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