Quality, Universally Designed, Affordable, Inclusive Housing in Missouri: SUCCESS STORIES!

DDD HOUSING MISSION To develop quality, affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities in safe locations where they can access support services, transportation, employment, and recreation throughout their lifespan.

Quality Housing: What does it look like?

COLLABORATION! Individuals and Families Funding Partners Developers & Builders MO Housing (MIHDC) Community Living Coordinators Support Coordinators Other Community Partners Support Providers QUALITY HOUSING: HOW DO WE GET THERE?

Collaboration that promotes: INFORMED CHOICE AGING IN PLACE SUPPORTSRESPONSIBILITY INTEGRATION

What if the idea of living in a better place actually becomes REALITY?

THE CHALLENGE: How do you design and develop a home for people who have extensive mobility and health needs? THE OUTCOME: 3 homes built to the EXACT specifications needed.

These homes were built according to a similar floor plan.

“Green” ICF wall construction was used in which concrete and rebar are permanently encased in insulating Styrofoam walls. This lowers the “carbon footprint” & utility bills!

The concrete and rebar strengthens the structure greatly. Adding on other tornado- resistant construction and a tornado-resistant “Safe Room” was vital for people who use wheelchairs for mobility needs. Enough room for 3 wheelchairs and staff!

Having “Zero thresholds” (no threshold lip to have to get a wheelchair over) made entering and exiting their home a lot easier.

These homes were built with extra large spaces to accommodate extra-large and long wheelchairs.

All floors are made of beautifully polished concrete to enable wheelchairs to roll easily. Halls and doors are extra wide.

“Zero threshold” roll in showers and an extra long tub with room for a Hoyer Lift under the tub were a must.

Lowered cabinets, lowered counters, and room for your feet under all cabinets and appliances made kitchen tasks easier.

Larger bedrooms with plenty of wheelchair turning radius and lowered places to hang and store items make for ease of use.

HOW DID THIS SUCCESS COME ABOUT? TEAMWORK: A strong team with community partners of many types including: The gentlemen moving into the homes and their families The legally responsible persons The local Independent Living Center The Developer/Contractors Support Coordinators The Support Providers Equipment Suppliers MO Housing WE INCLUDED ALL THE PEOPLE WHO KNEW AND CARED ABOUT THE GENTLEMEN.

HOW DID THIS SUCCESS COME ABOUT? The developer, contractors, and Independent Living Center met all the gentlemen who were going to live in the home personally. They "built to suit" to meet their needs. We spent MANY, MANY HOURS planning, retooling the plan, communicating, negotiating, networking, thinking “outside the box”… We were “reality based” and acted with urgency. COLLABORATION IS VITAL!

HOW DID THIS SUCCESS COME ABOUT? FAILURE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT AN OPTION WE CONSIDERED!!

New Home = New Opportunities

Efficiently Built R- 25 Insulated Walls R- 45 Insulated Ceiling

Zero threshold entryway

Hardwood floors throughout the home

Instant Hot Water

Plenty of turn around room

Zero entry shower

Roomy shower

Second bath

Magnetic pull doors

HOME SWEET HOME

MEET CHRISTY AND CHARLES

Welcome to their home…

Christy is more independent.

Christy is more self-determined.

Christy is making more choices.

Dining room at Easter time.

Dolls, dolls, dolls

The happy couple

Collaboration and how Affordable Homes Development, Inc. became involved

AFFORDABLE HOMES DEVELOPMENT, INC. Our contribution to Quality, Affordable, Inclusive Housing in Missouri.

SINGLE-FAMILY PROJECTS Jacob’s LandingSpringfield, MO24 homes South White OakMarshfield, MO24 homes Fox CreekWillard, MO24 homes Gettysburg AddressBattlefield, MO24 homes Misty CreekMt. Vernon, MO14 homes Park West Estates I and IIButler, MO37 homes Madison SquareStrafford, MO24 homes Strasbourg EstatesGreene County, MO32 homes Keeter HeightsHollister, MO33 homes Simon PlaceBolivar, MO24 homes Silver Brook EstatesGreene County, MO31 homes Emerson ParkBelton, MO36 homes Monarch EstatesBolivar, MO24 homes MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS HeatherwoodSpringfield, MO32 units WoodlandsForsyth, MO32 units Westport Park – under Springfield, MO46 units construction

One effort, many allies! Developer Contractor Developer Contractor Developer Contractor We are a funnel that the development and construction community flows through to support individuals. Contractor Developer MO Housing (MIHDC) is a partner agency. MO HOUSING

WORDS

Self-Determination Integration Interdependence Universal Design Density Affordability Aging In Place Supports Collaboration

Call your Support Coordinator Contact MO Inclusive Housing Development Corporation at: Or contact your Division of DD Community Living Coordinator at your local Regional Office. Albany RO Central Missouri RO Hannibal RO For more information about housing options: Joplin RO Kansas City RO Kirksville RO Poplar Bluff RO Rolla RO Sikeston RO Springfield RO St. Louis County RO St. Louis Tri-County RO

There is no reason individuals with disabilities should not be given the opportunity to live in a quality, affordable homes based on their desires and needs?