NYS Partners in Policymaking
- Jul 7, 2018
- 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Overview
The 2018 NYS Partners in Policymaking class is delighted to offer a free webinar to anyone interested in learning about housing options in New York available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. John Maltby is co-director of the New York Housing Resource Center, http://nyhrc.org/index.php , a central depository for housing & housing-related services & resources, and will be presenting on this topic Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
He is the author of the “Housing Resource Guide” and the “Report to the Housing Task Force” both of which are in wide use in the State, and the creator of the Housing Navigator training program. John is an advocate for his son and for all people with disabilities, and has served on local and national boards of provider and advocacy agencies for many years.
In the webinar, you will hear John discuss: a brief history of housing for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities; an overview of housing issues and current options; planning the future; navigating the housing maze and; implications of managed care and self-direction. Plus time for Q and A! Join us by registering for this free webinar today! Deadline for registration is July 6.
Presented by
- Carol Blessing