Appendix 2

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Housing Task Force Members and Affiliates

Survey

 

HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIES

Fannie Mae and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force, in partnership with the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC), are working together to publish a policy report that assesses the skills and knowledge of non-profit disability organizations to expand affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for people with disabilities in local communities.  As you know, people with disabilities are experiencing a serious affordable housing crisis and, because of their low incomes, are among those most in need of housing assistance.  Despite these needs, people with disabilities often do not benefit from government housing programs. 

To help us collect information for this report, TAC is seeking your assistance in completing the survey questions listed below. The questions are designed to help us assess the experience and capacity of disability organizations to work collaboratively with local housing officials and providers to expand housing opportunities for people with disabilities. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. NOTE:  Please return the completed survey in the enclosed stamped envelope by August 13, 1999.

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1.   Full name of your organization ____________________________________ 

2.   State: __________ 

3.   Are you affiliated with: (please check one)  

q     American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)

q     The Arc of the United States

q     National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

q     National Easter Seals Society (NESS)

q     National Association of Developmental Disabilities Council (NADDC)

q     United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) 

4.      How long has housing been a priority for your organization? 

q     6 months - 1 year

q     1 year – 3 years

q     3 years – 5 years

q     5 years – 10 years

q     Over 10 years

5.   In your opinion, is housing for people with disabilities a priority for the following government officials in your area?

 

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority
Chief Elected Official (i.e., governor, mayor)
Public Housing Authority
State/Local Community Development Agency
State/Local Mental Health Agency
State/Local Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Agency
State/Local Public Health/Community Health Agency
State/Local Rehabilitation Commission
State/Local Veterans Affairs
State/Local Housing Finance Agency
State/Local Alcohol and Drug Treatment Agency
Other: (please specify)

 

6.   What housing activities has your organization undertaken? (please check all that apply)

q                 Help people with disabilities locate housing

q                 Provide information and technical assistance on housing issues to members and affiliates

q                 Participated in local strategic planning processes (e.g. the Consolidated Plan)

q                 Participated in a Home of Your Own or HomeChoice program

q                 Applied directly or facilitated an application to HUD for: (please check all that apply)

q                 Section 811 program

q                 McKinney Homeless Assistance programs including Shelter Plus Care, Supportive Housing Program or Section 8 SRO Moderate Rehabilitation

q                 Local or state HOME or Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG)

q                 Low Income Housing Tax Credits

q                 Federal Home Loan Bank AHP funds

q                 Partnered with a non-profit organization and/or Public Housing Agency in the development of a funding application to HUD for Section 8 subsidies for persons with disabilities

q                 Own and operate subsidized housing

q                 Other: (please specify)_______________________     

7. Please characterize the results of the following efforts:

 

8.      Are you aware that Section 8 certificates and vouchers may soon be used for homeownership as well as rental housing?

q     Yes

q     No 

9.      Are you aware of the following Fannie Mae products:

HomeChoice                                 o Yes                           o No

Community Living                         o Yes                           o No

Retrofitting Mortgage               o Yes                           o No 

10.   Are you aware of the Section 8 set-aside programs for persons with disabilities, including the Section 8 Mainstream program?

q     Yes

q     No 

11.    If yes, how did your agency learn about these Section 8 programs?

q     Directly from Notice of Funding Availability in the Federal Register

q     From TAC/CCD Opening Doors publication

q     From a newsletter or other publication

q     From e-mail or fax alert

q     From the TAC or Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities web page

q     From a Public Housing Agency

q     From HUD staff

q     Other: (please specify)_________________________________ 

12.      Has your organization – or organizations affiliated with your organization -- met with the Public Housing Agency in your locality to discuss expanding rental housing opportunities for people with disabilities by applying for the Section 8 Mainstream program for persons with disabilities?

q     Yes

q     No 

13.         The Consolidated Plan is a HUD-mandated housing strategy that controls federal housing and community development resources at the state and local level. Has your organization been actively involved in the development of the Consolidated Plan for your state or locality?

q     Yes

q     No 

If yes, please describe this involvement: _________________________

________________________________________________________

 

14.         In your opinion, does your organization need assistance to become more effective in engaging local or state housing officials who prepare the Consolidated Plan?

q     Yes

q     No 

15.         Starting this year, all Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) will have to prepare a PHA Plan that documents their strategy for allocating resources over the next five years and submit this plan to HUD? Are you aware of this PHA Plan?

q     Yes

q     No 

How do you plan to be involved in the development of this  plan?_________________________________________ 

16.         Will your organization need assistance to be involved in the development of the PHA Plan?

q     Yes

q     No 

17.         Do you feel that your organization, or organizations affiliated with your organization, need capacity building or technical assistance in order to expand affordable housing opportunities for people with disabilities in the future?

q     Yes

q     No 

18.         If yes, what are the specific technical assistance needs of your organization?

q     Assistance organizing the disability community to respond to housing issues in your locality

q     Assistance engaging local housing officials concerning the housing needs of people with disabilities

q     Assistance to expand the availability of Section 8 and other rental subsidies for people with disabilities

q     Assistance with affordable housing production and finance activities

q     Assistance learning about “best practices” to expand housing for people with disabilities

q     Assistance involving the disability community in the development of strategic housing plans such as the Consolidated Plan and the PHA Plan

q     Assistance in expanding homeownership opportunities for people with disabilities