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Ownership Options for People with a Learning Disability
Nigel King and David Abbey, NHF 2010
The Home and Communities Agency programme Home Ownership for People with
Learning Disabilities (HOLD) (2006), and Valuing People Now report (2009),
have recognised the value of low-cost home ownership for people with learning
disabilities, and embraced the belief that disabled people should have more
independence – including the possibility of owning their own home.
Although this market has grown and shared ownership is more accessible
for disabled people, the number of people with learning disabilities who
own their own home remains small. This updated edition will provide organisations
involved in this type of housing provision with the practical information
they need to expand the use of ownership.
This guide supplies an overview of the possibilities of ownership, looking
at how funding works and analysing different ownership models. This guide
will be useful to housing associations and registered social landlords involved
in HomeBuy, as well as families with disabled relatives, care managers,
local authorities, adult social services, and anyone who has a role in supporting
and advising those with a learning disability.
The National Housing Federation have published Easy-Read
Tenancy and Support Agreements.
Key features include -
simple and easy to read language
key areas clearly highlighted
accompanying CD Rom
Tenancy agreements tend to be written in inaccessible and legalistic
language, which can be hard to understand for people with learning disabilities
and for people who have difficulty reading.
This publication is set out so that the key areas are clearly highlighted,
using plain images, short sentences, simple punctuation and no jargon.
The report, Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence, is the outcome of a two-year research project funded by the Department of Health and conducted by the Housing and Support Partnership on behalf
of Advance Housing Association.
Hard copies, priced at £20, available to order from Advance
This factsheet, written on behalf of the Department of Health, demonstrates
how Assistive Technology can play a part in supporting older people in
extra care housing. Many of the suggestions and applications can assist
people with learning disabilities to live more safely and independently.
Housing and Support Choices shows how it is
possible to use a 'pick and mix' approach to be creative about producing
real person-centred housing and support solutions to fit the wants, needs
and aspirations of the disabled person whilst also taking into account
their financial and familial circumstances and the willingness of housing
and support providers and those commissioning services.
Hard copies, priced at £10, available to order from Housing Options
Telephone: 0845 456 1497
Email: enquiries@housingoptions.org.uk
Learning Disability Partnership Board Housing Strategies: A
Review
Maurice Harker and Nigel King, 2004
This review was written on behalf of the Valuing People Support Team.
It identifies areas of good practice and innovation in local housing strategies
for people with learning disabilities and the planning and delivery of
services.
This guide was written on behalf of the Valuing People Support Team to
show how existing policies and legislative frameworks should apply in
order to include people with learning disabilities within the mainstream
of service planning and delivery and give access to a full range of housing
options.
This factsheet, written on behalf of the Department of Health , provides
an introduction to the characteristics and needs of an emerging group
to be provided for in developing new housing and services for older people.
This includes extra care.
Tomorrow's Big Problem: Housing Options for People with Autism
- A Guide for Service Commissioners, Providers and Families
Maurice Harker and Nigel King, NAS 2004
This report was produced following a project, funded by the Shirley Foundation,
to promote the development of housing and support options for people with
autism.
Hard copies, priced at £8, available to order the National
Autistic Society(Code:
NAS 523)
Also available from Barnardo's Dispatch Services (Tel: 01268 522872).
Where I Want to Live is a planning resource for
people with learning disabilities.
These photocards are designed to assist people with learning disabilities
to consider what they want when they move - house or flat, with or without
a garden? In town, in the countryside? Near family, friends, shops, college?
With others or by themselves? Support with paying bills, cooking, personal
care?
The combinations are endless and will help everyone involved in planning
housing and support to consider the wants and needs of the person they
are assisting.
Set of Photocards, priced at £30, available to order from Housing
Options
Telephone: 0845 456 1497
Email: enquiries@housingoptions.org.uk
Buying, Renting and Passing on Property: A Guide for Families
Arranging Housing for Disabled Relatives
Nigel King and Sarah West, Housing Options 2002
Using six real and detailed examples, this guide demonstrates to how
families can use their homes and assets to provide permanent housing for
people with learning disabilities. The guide looks at owning and renting
possibilities, including the imaginative use of trusts.
Hard copies, priced at £10, available to order from Housing Options
Telephone: 0845 456 1497
Email: enquiries@housingoptions.org.uk
An architects guide funded by the Shirley Foundation to briefing and
designing options for living for people with learning disabilities.
A series of illustrated case studies and lessons for good design are
complemented by chapters explaining: what learning disabilities are; what
housing and support options are currently available; the importance of
a design brief that properly recognises individual differences and needs;
and existing standards.
Hard copies, priced at £26.50, available to order the RIBA
Bookshops(Code:
27536)
Family Homes: Using Parental Property to Provide Future Housing
For People With Learning Disabilities: Guidance for Families and Advisors
Nigel King, FPLD 2001
This report culminates from a project which explored how the family home,
whether owned or rented, could be used to provide secure accommodation
for the person with learning disabilities in the future. It was undertaken
as part of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities' Growing
Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) programme.
This booklet was produced for adults with learning disabilities and their
families to help them understand the different ways in which housing and
support can be provided. It includes several checklists and a list of
useful addresses and publications.
A guide for family carers, social workers and those who wish to find
out more about the different housing and support options for people with
learning disabilities. Explains the various choices, how to access housing
and what support people can find.
The Housing Options membership offer has recently been refreshed and whilst ensuring it offers increased value for money for organisations we have also opened up membership to include family members and individuals who are interested in our work.
We have seen new many new members join in the last few years and our Advisory Service continues because of our members. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Keeping it Local - housing and support solutions for people with complex housing needs.
The Housing Options annual conference is this year being run in partnership with the Challenging Behaviour Foundation and will look at the strategic and practical response needed to ensure that we can keep people with learning disabilities and complex needs local.
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