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Choice in Housing: Coco's Story
Coco Cox moves into her own supported apartment after living for two and a half years in a 256-bed adult home for the mentally ill in New York City....
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing
Choice in Housing: Gary's Story
Life in an institution is compared with life in the community, as Gary Levin moves out of Ocean House, a 125-bed adult home for the mentally ill, into his own supported apartment provided by Pathways ...
Regions: United States
Issues: Older persons
Know Your Rights: Your Personal Needs Allowance
MFY Legal Services lawyer explains the legal rights of adult home residents regarding control of their money.
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing, Mental disability rights, Older persons
Shoes Blues (2 minutes)
Residents of adult homes on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) keep a monthly allowance of $168.00 after paying rent to their adult home....
Regions: United States
Issues: Mental disability rights, Older persons, Poverty
Know Your Rights: Your Admission Agreement
This video dramatizes the confusion experienced by many residents when they are first admitted to their adult homes....
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing, Mental disability rights, Older persons
Choice in Treatment
Adult home residents discuss day treatment programs and explain that residents have a right to participate in choosing their own mental health programs and providers.