The Maryland Opening Doors -
A Home Of Your Own Project
A Project
Initiated By The Arc of Anne Arundel County
www.ArcofAnneArundel.org
A Curriculum For Those Working With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities To Promote
Self-Determined Housing Choices
Including Home Ownership
This Curriculum Was Funded By The
Fannie Mae Foundation
With Support From
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
Workshops Designed By Joy M. Savage
Curriculum
Written By:
Project Assistant: Terri Nyland
Project Director: Joy M. Savage
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
3. Goals
A. Help For Housing Mentors Who Will Assist An Individual With Developmental Disabilities Prepare For Home Ownership/Living In The Community
B. Preparing For Home Ownership
C. How To Help An Individual Prepare For Home Ownership - Financial Basics
D. Individual Session With A Certified Financial Planner
E. Housing Counseling For Persons With Disabilities And Their Housing Mentors
F. An Overview Of Self-Determined Housing For Housing Professionals, Residential Managers, Service Provider Agencies, Lenders And Other Persons Assisting Persons With Developmental Disabilities to achieve Home Ownership/Living in the Community
5. Materials
A. How To Be A Responsible Tenant
B. The Maryland Opening Doors – A Home Of Your Own Project: An Overview
C. What Does Self-Determination in Housing Mean?
D. HOUSING MENTORS: The Key To Creating The Vision, The Foundation for Achieving the Dream
D. Your Role As A Mentor
E. If You Are Considering Becoming A Mentor
F. Survey for Persons With Disabilities
G. Survey for Persons Working with Individuals with Disabilities
6. Evaluation
A. Survey for Persons with Disabilities
B. Survey for Mentors and Professionals who have assisted individuals with disabilities,
7. Publications
8. Graphics