Creating communities with diverse populations enriches the lives of everyone.  Accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities is critical to preserving that balance.  History has often shown that people with disabilities contribute well to business, government, culture and the arts, and every other facet of society.  Neighborhoods can benefit as well from their many contributions.

While most people prefer to live independently in their homes, this is not always easy for the disabled. People with disabilities often have difficulty finding accessible housing, particularly those with lower incomes.

Many public, private and nonprofit agencies provide services to help individuals find acceptable housing. These organizations also offer other services for the disabled that allow them to live a more fulfilling and independent life.

Housing Information and Resources:

Accessible and Affordable Housing Options - information and resources from DisabilityInfo.gov

Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs - from the Governor's Council on Disability provides information onhousing resources that exist in Missouri
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Missouri Centers for Independent Living - local organizations providing services and programs to help disabled people live more independently

Housing and Mortgages for People with Disabilities - a guide to help people with disabilities buy a home of their own

Home Accessibility Modification Assistance:

Show Me Loans - low-interest loan program through Missouri Assistive Technology that may be used for various handicap accessibility purposes, including home modifications

Home Modification Program - by On My Own, Inc. can provide interior modifications

Kansas City Metro Lutheran Ministries Older Adult Services - provides assistance to the disabled that can include home repair and accessibility modification ()

General Information and Resources:

The Northland Human Services and Senior Directory - from Tri-County Mental Health Services contains a comprehensive listing of resource organizations and services available in the Northland area (you will need Adobe Reader to view this file - download a free copy here)

Missouri Governor's Council on Disability - links to information and resources for people with disabilities

Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services - information and resources to help the disabled and elderly continue living independently in their homes
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DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's source of disability-related information and resources - comprehensive information on disability programs, services, laws and benefits

Missouri Development Disability Resource Center - partnership organization that provides information and support to people with disabilities 

The Whole Person, Inc. - provides information, referral services and training to help people with disabilities live independently