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Centers for Independent Living (CIL) An overview of Centers for Independent Living (CIL), including what they are and how to find them.
Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing Finding the right house or apartment requires attention to a myriad of details: price range, location, aesthetics, overall floor space, the number of bedrooms, and more. People with disabilities face the same considerations, along with the need for housing to be accessible. The purpose of the Informed Consumer Guide to Accessible Housing is to examine what accessible housing is, to discuss the types of products available to achieve accessibility, and to offer resources to assist in this endeavor.
Creating Accessible Homes This pdf file contains a useful checklist for room by room considerations of making a home accessible.
Livable Communities Find room by room resources to make your home accessible and sample houses and rooms.
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program Section 811 is the only HUD program dedicated to producing affordable, accessible housing in the community for non-elderly, very low-income people with significant disabilities.