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Abstract
This statewide community-based participatory action research study was conducted to identify opportunities and barriers for persons with disabilities in obtaining accessible, affordable housing (rental or ownership) in West Virginia. Using surveys and a facilitated group technique, persons with disabilities identified existing barriers and developed a set of questions for housing industry professionals. This activity was a prelude for a housing provider summit where facilitated discussions focused on clarifying misconceptions, answering questions, and making commitments for further involvement. This research revealed many misconceptions about homing among both persons with disabilities and housing providers. Convening a joint strategy session created new relationships among members of the two groups. Outcomes included creation of a new mortgage program, introduction of legislation, relationships built with community partners, and development of publications.
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Melina Danko
Melina Danko is Public Relations/Dissemination Coordinator, West Virginia Real Choice, Center for Excellence in Disabilities, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. This project was funded by the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council and the WV Real Choice systems change grant progam.