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SELF-DETERMINATION HOUSING PROJECT
OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of SDHP is to:
“…promote self-determination and control in
housing for persons with disabilities living in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania”
SDHP HISTORY
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1994 - Creation of SDHP through a 2 year
housing coordination grant to Marion Homes
from the PA Developmental Disabilities
Council (DDC)
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11 Homeownership demonstration projects
1998 – SDHP incorporates as a non-profit
organization
WHAT DOES SDHP DO?
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Assists in the development of strategies,
programs, and initiatives that increase
access to affordable, accessible and
integrated housing
Works to expand housing choice for all
people with all disabilities
Advocates for “person-controlled housing”
Provides technical assistance, training and
education related to housing issues
MODIFICATION, RENOVATION, OR
REHABILIATION?
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Modification- a change made to adapt living spaces
to meet the needs of people with physical or
sensory limitations so they can continue to live
independently and safely in the home.
Renovation- a change to the home that updates it’s
look or function
Rehabilitation- describes activities undertaken to
repair the home such as a roof repair, electrical
upgrades or window replacement.
SDHP PROGRAMS
PA Accessible Housing Program (Home
Modification Program)
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The purpose of this program is to provide home
modifications that will enable low and moderate income
persons with permanent disabilities to make their current
home more accessible so that they may remain in their
home.
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This program is funded with state dollars through a grant
from the PA Department of Community and Economic
Development.
SDHP PROGRAMS
Regional Housing Coordination Program
Goals:
- Provide information to consumers so that there is an
increase in the number of people who are enrolled into the
Medical Assistance waiver system. The waivers include
monies for home modifications, assistive technology, PAS
and other services to help meet the needs of consumers.
- Reduce barriers to housing for people with disabilities
that are associated with lack of information and ineffective
marketing of housing units and programs.
Local Housing Option Teams or
Housing Coalitions
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While the focus, mission, and activities of an
LHOT/Housing Coalition varies from one community
to another, most Coalitions share the following
characteristics:
– They are groups of key community agencies
and individuals that work together.
– Area of focus is the county, municipality, or a
defined region.
– Seek long-term solutions to address the
needs of people with disabilities.
– Work collaboratively to identify the housing
needs of people with disabilities and to take
action to respond to those needs.
Collaboration and Partnership
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Collaboration is critical to the outcomes of the
LHOT/Housing Coalition effort and fosters future
opportunities to work together.
The LHOT/Coalition model values the participation of
all stakeholders in the process and actively seeks to
maximize inclusion in every locality.
The LHOT/Coalition is, inherently, a mechanism
where advocates can come together for information
sharing, collaboration and collective action, resource
sharing, and mutual support. These characteristics
can and do facilitate problem solving.
The real Key to Self-Determination
in Housing is:
INFORMED CHOICE
HOME MODIFICATION RESOURCES
http://www.aarp.org
Website provides consumer with a good overview of home
modifications and guidelines to hiring a contractor.
www.patf.us
PA Assistive Technology Foundation offers loans at 4.5% interest
rate in amounts from $1,000.00 to $60,000.00. (A consumer can
borrow up to $25,000 if the guarantee is needed.) Consumers can
borrow these funds for modifications on their homes, adapted
vehicles, and other devices.
Resources (continued)
http://disabilities.temple.edu/tech/
The AT Lending Library will loan assistive devices to people
who would like to try them, before purchasing, to determine if
the device will meet their needs (e.g., switches, environmental
control units). Information about recycled equipment (REEP),
loan demonstrations and trainings can be found on this website.
SDHP CONTACT INFORMATION
Gail Hoffmann, Executive Director
Voice: 610-873-9595
Fax: 610-873-9597
877-550-7347 (toll-free)
[email protected]
www.sdhp.org