| Action Steps: |
| Conduct a survey of the disability community regarding their knowledge of housing options |
| Partner with construction trade associations to influence universal design and Visitability |
| Develop working relationships with Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), and others to influence a greater supply of Accessible, affordable housing for people with disabilities |
| Partner with lenders to explore and create home purchase options for people with disabilities |
| Compile an inventory of home purchase options for people with disabilities |
| Compile an inventory of housing resources available for distribution through the CILs |
| Identify missing pieces in the overall housing market for people with disabilities |
| Advocate for vouchers specifically designated for people transitioning from institutions to the community Invite presentations from PHFA, Self-Determination Housing Project (SDHP), and SWAT to the SILC Board |
| Convene a statewide housing summit |
| Coordinate and disseminate information from summit including its placement on the SILC website |
| SILC will continue its membership in Concrete Change |
| SILC will join other disability groups and organizations in housing discrimination lawsuits and other pending legal actions against housing entities failing to comply with state and federal housing guidelines |
| SILC will work to add a housing representative to the SILC Board as an Ad-Hoc or Ex-Officio member |
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