New York Housing Resource Center for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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The New York Housing Resource Center is an extensive source of information on important housing-related topics for people with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Carol Napierski & Seth Greenman
Co-Directors of the Housing Resource Center
John Maltby Co-Director Emeritus

Where to Begin

Your Guide to Housing

The New York Housing Resource Center offers three essential resources that work together to help you understand your housing options and plan for your future. Together they form Your Guide to Housing. Check out this collection to discover foundational information to start your housing journey!

A Housing Journey Podcast

This podcast discusses housing options and important housing-related topics for people with I/DD. In season one of A Housing Journey Podcast, host John Maltby explains complicated housing topics in a simple way. Each episode is easy to follow and uses clear language to introduce important topics such as “Types of Housing” and “Creating a Housing Plan.”
 

Housing Resource Guide

Since 2012, the Housing Resource Guide has been a go-to resource for information about housing in New York State for people with I/DD, their families, and their support teams. This guide offers a detailed look at the topics from season one of A Housing Journey Podcast, such as the different types of housing, how to pay for housing, and the types of support available for people with I/DD who want to live on their own.
 

Companion Piece to the Housing Resource Guide

The Companion Piece to the Housing Resource Guide brings everything together for Your Guide to Housing. Each section highlights important points from the corresponding chapter of the Housing Resource Guide. Use this resource to record your thoughts and visit the highlighted resources to learn more as you explore each topic in your housing journey.
 

Housing Types & Funding

Housing Planning

Support Services

Benefits & Finance

Environment & Technology

Homeownership

Tenant Rights & Responsibilities

Living in Your Own Place

Provider Resources