My daughter, 27, is developmentally disabled. Soon after turning 20, I was able to help her move in to her own place with a roommate, also disabled--and although the rent was very expensive, she was able to live on her own and share expenses with her roommate, while working two part-time jobs. The economy tanked and she lost both jobs--and her independence was in jeopardy. (Her critical thinking and reasoning skills improved with independent living--where she is forced to make her own decisions and be responsible for her meals, bills, laundry--and she loves it!). With the assistance of the San Diego Regional Center and the SCHC, she was able to move into an affordable living complex that was manageable within her limited budget (largely SSI and SSDI), and continues to thrive in an independent living setting.
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- EIN 26-2583215
- 858-514-7009
- 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd. #110 San Diego CA 92123 USA
- www.socalhc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: "To Locate and Secure Affordable Housing Opportunities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities"
Results: Our staff of 2 has assisted in very positive relocations and significant improvements in housing for nearly 100 adults and children with Developmental Disabilities since June of 2009. SCHC is also using grant funds from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities to renovate bathrooms by replacing bathtubs with roll in showers for people who use wheelchairs. These renovations significantly add to the disabeld persons self esteem, safety and independence.
Target demographics: All children and adults in San Diego and Imperial counties with Developmental Disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, etc.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 50+
Programs: Enhance, preserve, develop and administer decent housing that is affordable to low and very low income individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Also assist regional center consumers with section 8 rental subsidy information as well as other rental subsidy assistance programs.
use grant funds to renovate bathrooms in both privately owned homes and apartments making them accessible for people who use wheelchairs and struggle with mobility challenges.