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In California, 54 percent of the discrimination complaints received by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development were related to disability status. The State of California defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that “limits a major life activity” (Government Code Section 12926-12926.1).
- Housing and Disability Advocacy Program
The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) was...
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The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) assists...
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Grants & Funding. By administering programs that provide...
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HDAP targets individuals who are experiencing homelessness and who are likely eligible for disability benefits. For HDAP, the CDSS defines “chronically homeless” and “homeless” according to the definitions used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and defined in 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 91.5. Amongst tho...
The 2017-18 California State Budget Act included an appropriation of $45 million, available over three years beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. In FY 2019-20 HDAP was established as an ongoing program with an annual appropriation of $25 million. The program required a dollar-for-dollar grantee match. The Budget Act of 2021appropriated $1...
The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program is administered locally. Look up your County Point of Contact for more information or contact the CDSS Housing and Homelessness Divisionto learn more about how to connect with your local program.
The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) assists homeless, disabled individuals apply for disability benefit programs, while also providing housing supports. The HDAP requires that participating counties offer outreach, case management, benefits advocacy, and housing supports to all program participants. Home Safe Program.
The Housing and Homelessness Division (HHD) is within the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). The Division is responsible for program development and oversight of statewide housing programs funded by the CDSS. The Division also serves as a statewide technical assistance provider to all of California’s social services agencies.
Grants & Funding. By administering programs that provide grants and loans (from both state and federal housing programs), HCD creates rental and homeownership opportunities for Californians from all walks of life, including veterans, seniors, young families starting out, people with disabilities, farmworkers, and individuals and families who ...
Many individuals with a disability live on a small, fixed income, limiting their ability to pay for housing. Individuals with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities need affordable, conveniently located housing that has been (or can be) specially adapted to address accessibility issues and include on- or offsite support services, including inpatient/outpatient day-treatment programs.
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Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. HUD’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program helps very low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities afford rental housing in the private market. About 1 in 3 households using Section 8 vouchers are headed by a non-elderly (under age 62) person with a disability. National Housing Trust Fund.
