Projects cts t that s suppor ort t Independent L Living Karen - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Projects cts t that s suppor ort t Independent L Living Karen Burnell Ruff, SCIL Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Missouri Housing Development Commission Application Workshop January 18,2018

SCIL is a Center for Independent Living Missions: “To promote a barrier- SCIL’s 5 Core Services free environment for all 1. Systems and Individual Advocacy individuals with disabilities 2. Disability Information and through public education and Referral advocacy for social change, and to 3. Peer Support provide a full range of 4. Independent Living Skills Training independent living services which 5. Transition Services will assist in progressing toward his or her goals for independence.”

Why Be a Lead Referral Agency? • There is a need for quality , affordable , universally designed housing • We know and understand the needs of people with disabilities that relate to housing in Southwest Missouri • We value collaboration with partners invested in developing projects that meet this need • We see too many projects that fail to consider the needs of people with disabilities • We are ADVOCATES

Enabling Independence Model Benefitting populations • Residents with disabilities that require caregiver assistance to remain independent (Adults, children, seniors, veterans) • Caregivers that provide assistance • Other residents (Inclusion benefits everyone)

Things to Discover • Needs of the target population • Safe locations • Affordability is key • A lead referral agency that is best-fit • Understand the basics of home and community-based services • Training resources available

Assessing the needs of target population • Ask your community directly (focus groups, forums, surveys) • Local partner organizations (could include lead referral agency) • State Departments (Health and Senior Services) • Legislators (they know their constituents) • Population needs are specific to their demographic – there is no one size fits all community

Things to Remember • Location, Location, Location! • Wrap around supports to improve resident’s success • Transportation support • Maintain good communication and involvement with lead referral agency • Know what you don’t know

Barriers and Challenges • Lack of disability sensitivity across all points of contact • Communication with management companies • Obstacles in the process for requesting modifications • Affordability • The application process could be streamlined with expectations of the applicant

Best Practices • Disability Sensitivity is key – training development is essential *Vital to all project developments • Management Company training and support • Management Company engagement in the quality assurance process • Be prepared to make adjustments along the way • Simplify requests processes (timely and efficient) • Track outcomes

Five P’s of Success

Questions?

For For m mor ore i information a and resourc rces Conta tact P Person: S Shelby B Butler Emai mail: l: s sbutle ler@swcil il.or org 417 417-886 886-11 1188 88 www.swcil.org Than ank you you!