Where can one find information for housing assistance the disabled?
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The HUD website provides information on a variety of housing programs for people with disabilities, including:
* The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, which provides rental assistance to low-income families and individuals, including those with disabilities.
* The Public Housing program, which provides affordable housing to low-income families and individuals, including those with disabilities.
* The Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, which provides housing and supportive services to people with disabilities who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
National Center for Housing and Child Welfare (NCHCW)
The NCHCW website provides information on housing programs and resources for families with children with disabilities, including:
* The Family Unification Program (FUP), which provides housing assistance and supportive services to families with children in the foster care system or who are at risk of entering the foster care system.
* The Housing Choice Voucher program for Families with Disabilities, which provides rental assistance to families with children with disabilities.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
The NDRN website provides information on housing rights and resources for people with disabilities, including:
* The Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability.
* The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in public places and businesses, including housing.
* The Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities (P&A) system, which provides legal and advocacy services to people with disabilities, including assistance with housing issues.
Local housing authorities
Local housing authorities administer federal housing programs and can provide information on available housing assistance programs for people with disabilities. To find your local housing authority, visit the HUD website.