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Accessing Affordable Housing

Many different housing options are available to young adults, and the options that work best often depend on the diverse needs of the individual and what kind of funding is available. In this workshop in our housing series, learn about housing options - including creative models parents are setting up themselves - and options for funding them.

About the Workshop

Learn what’s being done in cities across the country to increase housing options through a new narrative, innovative models, applied research and impact. Our speaker, Doren Cummings has worked in housing for 30 years, assisting families planning for the future of adults with disabilities, guiding them through complex eligibility processes for housing and state and federal programs.

Speaker

Doren Cummings, Founder & CEO, Planning a Life


About the Housing series

The Housing Series is a virtual, four-part series of free workshops put on by the Perkins Transition Center, designed for families and professionals to learn the essentials about housing for young adults with disabilities. Each workshop dives into the key aspects of finding and funding inclusive housing options, and ways to build a full, independent life if your young adult remains at home. Led by experts in the field, each sessions provides practical guidance on creating secure, supportive living arrangements that enhance long-term quality of life and independence.

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