My House My Home: Creating Real Homes for Real People (available in English and Spanish)

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This workbook shares personal stories of adults with disabilities to show the possibilities of community living. The chapters focus on a person-centered and team approach to planning for future housing transitions. There are checklists to help identify a person’s wishes, build social connections, and help individuals ask the right questions when finding resources. This project was funded by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. The workbook is available in English and Spanish.

Chapters

  • Chapter 1: Transitions
  • Chapter 2: Community Resources and Supports
  • Chapter 3: Community Living Options
  • Chapter 4: Home Modifications and Accessibility
  • Chapter 5: Choosing and Managing Your Home
  • Chapter 6: Your Rights as a Home Owner
  • Appendix: Planning Worksheet

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For more information, contact Lynne Tomasa, PhD, MSW, FAAIDD at ltomasa@arizona.edu.