My House My Home: Creating Real Homes for Real People (available in English and Spanish)

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This workbook shares personal stories of adults with disabilities to show the possibilities of community living. The chapters focus on a person-centered and team approach to planning for future housing transitions. There are checklists to help identify a person’s wishes, build social connections, and help individuals ask the right questions when finding resources. This project was funded by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. The workbook is available in English and Spanish.

Chapters

Chapter 1: Transitions
Chapter 2: Community Resources and Supports
Chapter 3: Community Living Options
Chapter 4: Home Modifications and Accessibility
Chapter 5: Choosing and Managing Your Home
Chapter 6: Your Rights as a Home Owner
Appendix: Planning Worksheet

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For more information, contact Lynne Tomasa, PhD, MSW, FAAIDD at ltomasa@arizona.edu.