Homeownership for individuals with disabilities: Defining professional knowledge,roles and responsibilities

Abstract

Although homeownership opportunities for individuals with disabilities are expanding nationally, they are still the exception rather than the rule. One reason for this is a limited exploration of the knowledge, roles, and responsibilities needed by professionals. The purpose of this article is to: 1) describe a person-centered approach for supporting individuals with disabilities in becoming homeowners; and 2) use suggestions and strategies identified by professionals to define the knowledge, roles, and responsibilities needed by other professionals.