Integrated Housing Models
People with disabilities should have choice and self-determination in their housing, but have historically had only limited opportunities to live independently. Instead, with incomes that average only 20% of area median income, many are forced into costly and segregated nursing facilities, state hospitals, homelessness, or incarceration.
As TAC’s Priced Out report shows, people relying solely on Supplemental Security Income cannot afford market rate rental housing in any U.S. housing market. Integrated, accessible, affordable, and community-based housing creates opportunities for people with disabilities to live full lives in the communities of their choice.
With a deep understanding of mainstream housing and service resources, TAC helps states finance and develop integrated, community-based housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and for people with disabilities living in congregate and institutional settings.
Areas of Expertise
- Cross-system state and local policy and resource alignment
- Drawing on effective partnerships and best practice models to combine housing with services
- Leveraging sustainable mainstream financing
- Strategies to help vulnerable individuals access and maintain housing
- Implementation and outcome monitoring through ongoing technical assistance, data tracking, and performance measurement
