HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OKLAHOMA:

 

A RESOURCE GUIDE

 

 

Introduction

Housing for People with Disabilities in Oklahoma: A Resource Guide, is an outgrowth of the many consumer inquiries the Office of Disability Concerns has received over a long period of time, dealing with the subject of housing for people with disabilities in the state of Oklahoma.   As a result of these numerous inquiries, it was decided that a resource guide be developed so that individuals with disabilities would have housing information compiled into one resource.    It is our goal that this publication provides you with the necessary information concerning your future decision in obtaining housing that will meet your needs.  

 

This resource guide was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the entire ODC staff. I would like to thank the agencies and organizations that helped us on this project.  Your assistance has been invaluable.

Revised February 6, 2008

 

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Table of Contents

 

 

Introduction. 3

Chapter 1- GETTING STARTED.. 7

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT BUYING A NEW HOME. 9

CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTING AND BUYING A HOME. 21

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST. 22

Chapter 2 - OTHER OPTIONS. 27

HOMES. 31

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES  33

LONG TERM CARE ALTERNATIVES AND GUIDE TO CHOOSING A NURSING HOME  36

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A NURSING HOME. 37

IN HOME SUPPORTS: 40

TERMINAL CARE AVAILABLE: 40

NURSING HOME CHECK LIST. 42

SPECIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS. 46

HOMELESS HOUSING NEEDS. 47

Chapter 3 - FINANCIAL AID AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. 49

LOANS AND ASSISTANCE. 51

MORTGAGE TAX CREDIT. 75

CREDIT MATTERS. 76

Chapter 4 - AFTER THE PURCHASE. 81

UNIVERSAL DESIGN:  A MEANS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.. 83

ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND HOUSING REPAIR.. 88

REVERSE MORTGAGES. 90

UTILITY ASSISTANCE. 93

TELEPHONE SERVICE DISCOUNTS. 96

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU DIG.. 98

Chapter 5 - FAIR HOUSING:  LAWS,  EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND QUESTIONS. 101

FAIR HOUSING--IT'S YOUR RIGHT      FAIR HOUSING ACT. 105

COMPLAINTS. 109

FAIR HOUSING LAWS AND PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS. 112

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. 114

EXAMPLES OF DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES. 117

SECTION 504 COMPLAINT PROCESS. 129

SECTION 504 COVERAGE. 131

SECTION 504 ENFORCEMENT: 133

SECTION 504 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. 133

FAIR HOUSING ACT: SERVICE ANIMALS. 144

Chapter 6 - HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OKLAHOMA:  A RESOURCE GUIDE  147

WHAT LAWS ARE ENFORCED BY THE OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY? (a list of web sites) 149

ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH  HOUSING ISSUES. 156

HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OKLAHOMA: 169

NONPROFIT HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS IN OKLAHOMA (Listed alphabetically by city.) 171

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. 173

TRIBAL HOUSING PROGRAMS. 173

Appendix A.. 179

Index. 179