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         <title>Self Determination Housing of Pennsylvania</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Now a part of Inglis, SDHP provides assistance, training, and access to home modifications to adults with disabilities.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Image description: The Blue and orange Inglis Logo, which reads "Inglis.  Ability &amp; Independence Redefined."  The I in Inglis is stylized to look like a manual wheelchair user propelling themselves towards the rest of the word.  </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The Center for Independent Futures in Evanston, IL inspired the creation of our Creating Family Networks Program.  Click on the link above to learn more about their innovative Housing model.  </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Liberty Housing Development Corporation: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Resources for Housing for People with Disabilities in Philadelphia</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Photo of a group of people sitting, facing left.  Many are wearing bright green shirts.  In the foreground, and woman with a black sweater over a green shirt is facing the camera and holding a hand-painted sign with the words "Housing Impact Fees Now."</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Welcome!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>To view any resource on this site, please click the photo or graphic.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>You can scroll up and down with your arrow keys, mouse, or trackpad to view all available resources.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>You can also view all resources as a slideshow by clicking the Triangle icon in the menu on the right side of the screen.</p><p><br/></p><p>If you have any questions, or if you would like additional information, please contact Abby Martucci: AbbyMartucci@FamiliesCCANPhilly.org or 267-581-2826</p><p><br/></p><p>For accessibility questions, please contact Sierra Shipton: </p><p>email <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sshipton@sau1.org">sierra@sau1.org</a> </p><p>Call or text: 814-201-1345</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Public Housing Authorities</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>List of Public Housing Authorities by area in Pennsylvania, with links.</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Blue toolbar with darker blue icons for email, RSS, Flickr, youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  The address "<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hud.gov">hud.gov</a>" is at lower left and the word "remove" is at lower right. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>PA Housing Search</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Searchable database of  affordable housing units in Pennsylvania</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: light blue Background with stylized white rooftops and red letters PHFA</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Housing information and resources for Pennsylvania Homeowners</p><p><br></p><p>Image description: Blue background with sylized white rooftops and the letters PHFA</p>]]></description>
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         <title>PA Assistive Technology Foundation: Smart Home Technology Project</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"PATF launched the&nbsp;<strong>Smart Homes Made Simple</strong> project to raise awareness about how people with disabilities can gain control over their environment and live safely and more independently in their own homes using generic smart home technology."</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: blue background with a WiFi icon in the center</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Disability Rights Pa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Legal organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the Rights of People with Disabilities.  </p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Blue field with a faint image of the Capitol building.  The words "Disability Rights Pennsylvania" are in the center in white.  Their logo, the letters DRP, are to the left in a white keystone shape. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>PATF Cents and Sensibility Curriculum</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Financial Literacy Curriculum designed for people with disabilities</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Screenshot of the Cents and Sensibility website, with a green border at the top, text in the center with a "Who we are" side menu and a red "Back to publications" button, and a blue banner at the bottom with an invitation for people to subscribe to their email newsletter.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Families CCAN</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Families CCAN provides programs and services to help you take the next step on your housing journey.  Visit their website to access helpful Workshops, meetings and free resources.</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: The Families CCAN logo, with stylized orange rooftops and a green tree.  Logo is on a white background with a light green border. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Self Advocates United As 1(SAU1)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) is an amazing resource for information and training about living more independently and standing up for your rights and the rights of others.  They host free online and in-person presentations.</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: The Self Advocates United as 1 Logo has our name and initials. It includes outlines of people in different colors, one using a wheelchair and two walking, to reflect SAU1's diversity. There is an outline of Pennsylvania and sunrise colors. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This site is part of a the Housing Myth Busting project.  This project was funded by the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paddc.org/">Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling</p><p>$3,095,416.00 (Three million, ninety-five thousand, four hundred sixteen dollars) with 100 (one hundred) percent funding by ACL/HHS. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Copyright © 2025 Families CCAN, Self Advocates United as 1, and Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.&nbsp; Permission to reprint, copy and distribute this work is granted provided that it is reproduced as a whole, distributed at no more than actual cost, and displays this copyright notice.&nbsp; Any other reproduction is strictly prohibited.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Achieva</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Achieva is a Pittsburgh-based organization offering many services related to housing and Independent living. </p><p><br/></p><p>Image Description: Side-view photo of a young child in a white t-shirt embracing a smiling woman in a pink shirt. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>PA Department of Human Services</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Housing Information and Resources for people living in Pennsylvania</p><p><br></p><p>Image description: A close-up of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services logo, which shows a stylized group of people in white on a light blue background with a dark blue border forming a keystone shape. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Pennsylvania 211: Get Connected. Get Help.™</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free."</p><p><br/></p><p>Image Description: Blue, white, and orange logo for PA 211, depicting a speech or text bubble with the numbers 2.1.1 inside and the phrase "Pennsylvania Get Connected.  Get Help. TM" underneath. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Information about Pennsylvania's services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Waiver Programs</p><p><br></p><p>Image description: Image description: A close-up of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services logo, which shows a stylized group of people in white on a light blue background with a dark blue border forming a keystone shape. </p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Pennsylvania Office of Long Term Care</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Information from the PA Department of Human Services Long Term Care office, including information about Waivers for people with physical disabilities.  </p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Image description: A close-up of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services logo, which shows a stylized group of people in white on a light blue background with a dark blue border forming a keystone shape. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Social Security Administration</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn about and apply for federal benefits, such as SSI.</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Screenshot of the SSA website, showing a light blue horizontal banner with black text, a light blue banner with white text, and below, a white text box on a royal blue background.  Inside the text box are columns of links labeled "Prepare," "Apply", and "After you apply." </p>]]></description>
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         <title>LifeCourse Nexus</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The LifeCourse Nexus provides a framework for person centered planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Image description: Lifecourse nexus logo, with bright, multicolored concentric circles broken into wedges.  In the center, there is a blue circle with a graphic of a group of people.  Around this are different graphics, including a house, a watch, and a shield, representing different areas of a person's everyday life.  </p>]]></description>
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         <title>LifeCourse Trajectory Tool</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Use this document along with the Life Course Trajectory Tip Sheet</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Screenshot of the life Course Trajectory for Exploring, Showing a line running diagonally upward from left to right, as well as two boxes on the right side, one labeled ""What I want", the other labeled "What I don't want"</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Trajectory Tip Sheet</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Use this tip Sheet along with the life Course Trajectory Tool</p><p><br></p><p>Image description: Screenshot of the tip sheet, with black text in columns as well as part of a multi-colored graphic diagram in the lower right corner</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Safe in Home</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"SafeinHome empowers people to live independently in their own homes and communities using a remote supports staff and assistive technologies.</p><p>We make daily living safer while respecting the dignity of choice."</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: A Headshot photo of a smiling person wearing a pink shirt</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Simply Home</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"<em>Simply</em>Home designs and installs innovative and affordable technology solutions that transform how we care for individuals with disabilities, aging adults, and veterans. Our technology empowers individuals to live their own self-determined lifestyle while addressing the concerns of caregivers." </p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: a red rectangle, with very faint writing that says "SimplyHome"</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Night Owl Support Systems</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"Our mission is to deliver quality Remote Supports services by creatively using technology to connect passionate, experienced caregivers to individuals, allowing them to live with more independence." </p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: NOSS Logo in Ombre Green and blue, with a graphic of a stylized owl sitting in the letter O.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>PA ABLE</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>PA ABLE is a savings program for people with disabilities.  Funds from these accounts can be used for qualified expenses, including housing.</p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: Photo of a person with a prosthetic leg working in a lumberyard. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-07 15:56:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the slide deck from our first presentation. The links within this PDF are active.  The resources linked within the pdf are also included on this Toolbox.  </p><p><br/></p><p>Image description: First slide of the slide deck, with a purple and green geometric border and purple text: "Getting Your own Place: Myths and Facts.  Part 1."  The Families CCAN logo, with stylized orange rooftops and a green tree, is at lower left.  The Self Advocates United as one, or SAU1, logo, with sunset colors and stylized people holding hands across a green field in the shape of the State of Pennsylvania, is at lower right. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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