2017.4.26.Getting My Own Address: Presentation for Families or Individuals with Autism or other Disabilities
Getting My Own Address: Presentation for Families or Individuals with Autism or other Disabilities
An Opportunity to Learn & Think about Independant Housing
Date: 4/26/2017
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Jo Brighton Skills Center- 4460 28th Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 *Please enter through EXIT #7 doors closest to the parking lot.
Cost: FREE
Additional Info: Food will be served. Walk-ins are welcome based upon space
Presenter: Linda Brown, JD
Linda is the co-founder and coordinator of GMOA and mother of 2 sons living in their own house with a roommate and support
Information:
The GMOA program helps people with disabilites along with their families and supports, make housing plans to get a home of their own. As an individual with a disability you may have additional concerns when you move out of your family home or to a new living arrangement. These presentations introduce how to make housing plans based on your needs, choices, and resources and also welcome to attend with you or on their own.
Discussion Topics Include:
1. Resources and tools to assist in the Person Centered Planning process
2. How to assist in making housing goals using the person centered planning process and self determiniation principals
3. Creating houseing budget, including public and private funding sources
4. Decide the appropriate level of direct care and other supports options for affordable housing through renting or buying
5. Identifying roommates to share housing cost and companionship
For questions please contact Nicole Dwyer 313-344-9099 or ndwyer@dwmha.com
For ADA accomidations please contact Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwmha.com