AICP CM credits will be pursued for this course
The demand for housing options to meet the needs of older adults and persons with disabilities has increased dramatically. Although efforts are under way to provide a range of housing options to meet the diverse needs of this population, local governments are finding that our cities, counties and neighborhoods are not designed for their needs and preferences. The objective of this course is to examine how best to provide places where older adults and persons with disabilities can live throughout their lifetime with access to a full range of services, ensuring a high quality of life for all.
Topics to be addressed include:
· Legal and financial parameters that guide integrated and supportive housing
· Trends in accessibility, affordability and integration
· Trends in supportive housing such as personal care homes, assisted living facilities and community living arrangements
· Integrated and supportive housing planning and zoning best practices
Sessions include:
How to Keep Your Home from Kicking You Out
Speaker: Eleanor Smith, Concrete Change
Regulations, Funds and Trends Surrounding Integrated and Supportive Housing
Speakers: Sue Burgess, Atlanta Regional Commission and Eric Jacobson, Executive Director, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Current Reality in Housing: Local Government Panel
Rob Hossack, Planning Director, Cobb County, Dana Johnson, Deputy Planning Director, Cobb County, Jeff Watkins, Planning Director, Cherokee County
Tools for Change
Speakers: Commissioner Patti Garrett, City of Decatur and Kim Grier from the Department of Human Services, Division of Aging
Online registration at http://supportivehousing.eventbrite.com
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