Archive for 'Developmental Disabilities'
Hurricane Preparedness Tip #1: Create an Emergency Preparedness Kit
August 25th, 2020
As Florida approaches the peak of hurricane season, it’s important to be prepared. Knowing the essentials of how to prepare can help save you and your family stress when a
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Growth of ROOF Across State of Florida
July 21st, 2019
ROOF continues to grow across the state of Florida, with the addition of a local Board of Trustees in each of six counties – Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and
ROOF Collier County Receives SHIP Funding for Home in Naples
July 19th, 2019
ROOF is thrilled to have received substantial funding this month from Collier County through the State Housing Incentive Partnership (SHIP) program. The funds will allow ROOF to create a supported
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Creating a Future for Adults with Autism Supports ROOF with a Generous Donation
July 19th, 2019
When Debby Kays isn’t practicing real estate or tending to her herbs and teas business, she volunteers to support the creation of independent, affordable, safe housing for people with disabilities.
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Housing Success: Frank Shalett
July 13th, 2017
In a one-bedroom apartment overlooking a beautiful lake in North Florida, you will find Frank Shalett, his roommate Sheila, and their service dog Mello. Originally from New York, Frank has
Home Matters Report 2017
March 22nd, 2017
The Florida Housing Coalition recently published its 2017 report on the Home Matters movement. We’ve summarized it for you here: What is Home Matters? Home Matters is a
Supported Living: Doyle Finney
August 15th, 2016
Doyle Finney has been a Supported Living resident since August 2007. He has become a valued member of the community, he is a member of the Leesburg Civitan Club where he
Housing Success Spotlight: Genesis Tucker – Naples, Florida
August 15th, 2016
It is lunch time in sunny Naples, Florida. Genesis Tucker lounges in the living room watching TV on her flat screen with some of her housemates. Together, Genesis and her five housemates
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ABLE Act: Activated in Florida!
July 11th, 2016
On July 1st, Florida became one of only three states in the country to implement the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014, which gives states the
National Housing Trust Fund Allocation 30-day Comment Period Open Until July 28th
July 11th, 2016
Florida Housing Finance Corporation announces the commencement of the 30-day period for public review and comment of the proposed National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan and a public hearing to
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