The history and development of a national homeownership initiative

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Jay Klein,

Affiliations: Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824, USA

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Abstract: This article describes the history of a movement begun in the early 1990s that has made it possible for hundreds of people with disabilities throughout the United States to become homeowners. The article begins by highlighting the relevant funding sources, legislation, and policies that have influenced opportunities for people with disabilities to become homeowners. It concludes with a discussion of the accomplishments and impact of the homeownership initiative nationwide.

Keywords: homeownership, legislation, funding, National Home of Your Own Alliance

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 15, no. 2-3, pp. 59-66, 2000