First Steps
A Journey to Creating A Housing Plan
Marieta Austin provides an overview of the housing planning journey with key questions to consider at each stage of the process.
Childhood Disability Benefit (CDB) – Introduction
John Maltby provides an overview of CDB, a federal SSA benefit that provides payment to disabled children of working adults.
Developing a Circle of Support
Marieta Austin provides an overview of questions to ask when developing a circle of support for those interested in living independently.
Enabling Technology: Supports for the 21st Century.
Meghan O'Sullivan provides an overview of enabling technology and options that are available for those seeking to live independently.
Getting Started: The Road to Independent Housing
John Maltby provides an overview of important considerations when getting started with planning for independent housing options.
Housing Solutions for People with Developmental Disabilities: The Role of the Housing Navigator
This video explores the journeys of Dan and Dave, two people with disabilities from Rochester, New York, who found their own apartments with the help of a Housing Navigator.
Introduction to Types of Housing
John Maltby introduces different types of housing to consider as you are beginning your housing journey.
Rent Subsidies – Introduction
John Maltby provides an overview of rental assistance programs available for people with developmental disabilities through Section 8 and OPWDD.
Self-Direction (SD) – Introduction
John Maltby provides an overview of Self-Direction, a key funding mechanism of services needed to achieve independent housing.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Introduction
John Maltby provides a brief overview of SSDI, which is a federal program that provides payment to people with a disability who have a work history.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Introduction
John Maltby provides a brief overview of SSI, which is a federal program to provide cash support for basic needs.
The Waiver – Introduction
John Maltby provides an overview of Medicaid waiver programs available for people with developmental disabilities.