Adulthood - Community Living
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Questions Your Child Will Want You to Ask: Am I still going to live in my parents’ home or move out? What kind of living options are possible? (Who will help me figure out how to own or rent an apartment/house or if I need something provided by the service system?) What are the pros and cons of each option? Do I want to live with a roommate or alone? Has anyone asked me if I prefer to choose my own roommate? What adaptations and supports are available to help me with my daily activities or routine? Do I know how, or is there someone to assist me with tasks such as meal planning, cooking, or grocery shopping? What skills do I need to live as independently as I want, and how do I find/get help when I need it? What kind of supports do I need to live outside the family home? Do I know how to find or ask for help when I need it in my daily life? Do I know who to call when I don’t feel safe?
Housing Options
PACER Family-to-Family Center http://www.pacer.org/housing/gettingstarted/housing-options.asp
Public Housing Agency www.disability.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/ct.cfm/
Housing Resources www.disability.gov/housing/
US Department of Housing and Urban Development: www.hud.gov/
Department of Social Services https://portal.ct.gov/DSS
Guide to Buying a Home http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/housing/house-purchase.php
Daily Living Supports
Home Remodeling: http://www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/home-remodeling-for-disability-and-special-needs
Transportation
Advocates' Corner Transportation Resources http://www.dds.ct.gov/advocatescorner/cwp/view.asp?a=3911&Q=471480&advocatescornerNav=|
Disability. Gov transportation resources https://www.disability.gov/transportation