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New York City adult home residents and allies rally for housing
On November 24, 2009, adult home residents and disability activists rallied in front of Governor Paterson's NYC office to protest his refusal to expand community-based supported housing for people wit...
Regions: United States
Issues: Mental disability rights
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
Talking to the Inspectors: Medication and Program
Adult home residents find out how the adult care facilities they live in are inspected and regulated by the New York State Department of Health....
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing, Mental disability rights, Older persons
Talking to the Inspectors: Safety Regulations
Residents of New York State adult homes interview an inspector from the NYS Department of Health about safety regulations in adult care facilities.
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing, Mental disability rights, Older persons
Talking to the Inspectors: Food Service Regulations
The foremost complaint among residents of New York State's adult homes is the poor quality of the food....
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing, Mental disability rights, Older persons
Talking to the Inspectors: Interview with Mary Hart
In New York State, about 35,000 people with physical and mental disabilities live in about 400 adult homes....
Regions: United States
Issues: Mental disability rights, Older persons, Shelter
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....