ROOF's mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to successfully obtain and maintain affordable and inclusionary housing of their choice.
The ROOF Connector
Connecting you with housing news and resources
March 2017

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Developmental Disability Awareness Month

For those of you who missed last month's eNewsletter, March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month!

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities encourages individuals and families to share their stories on social media. 

Use #DDawareness17 to connect with people around the nation raising awareness on Developmental Disabilities. 

Home Matters 2017 Report

The Florida Housing Coalition recently published its 2017 report on the Home Matters movement. We've summarized it for you on our blog, but here are the 

What is H ome Matters?  Home Matters is a national movement with the hope for every individual and family to have a home. 

What does the Florida Housing Coalition have to say?  Florida still has an affordable housing crisis that has effects that go beyond the high cost of housing. 

How do these facts affect individuals with disabilities?  Affordable housing means economic benefit for all because costs of Medicaid Home and Community-Based services are much lower than that of institutional care. 

Housing Resource Guide

The Florida Housing Coalition and the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council created a comprehensive guide for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families about affordable, accessible, safe and inclusive housing options in non-segregated communities.


Click here to download the guide!
Tampa Bay Talent

For those of you in the area, there will be a family-friendly event on April 8th benefiting ROOF!

Funding Opportunities

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has two upcoming funding opportunities for nonprofits seeking funds for new construction on homes for individuals with disabilities. Click the links below to learn more about each of these opportunities! 

Palm Beach County Housing Summit

Save the Date for the P alm Beach County Housing Summit on May 31, 2017 from 8-4 PM!

2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 258
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-653-4107
Win for Disability Rights

The Disability Independence Group and Morgan & Morgan announced a historical result in their case against the Orlando Housing Authority with a settlement of $400,000. This win will set precedence to improve accommodations for rental tenants with disabilities.

Over 50% of the complaints made in fair housing are due to failure to provide reasonable accommodations, even with apparent need and proper documentation.  This case is a positive step in fair housing in Orlando. 

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