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A Significant Need

Traditionally, many adults with developmental disabilities live at home with their parents. It has been demonstrated that with the proper support, many people with developmental disabilities can live independently if they so wish. But, public policy and funding is lagging in serving people’s needs for adequate housing.

In general, there is a grave shortage of affordable housing available in the United States. People with intellectual/developmental disabilities who receive SSI are among the poorest in the nation. They are the lowest income group in North Carolina with the most unmet need for housing assistance.

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“Recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone like you want them to treat you, will help make our world a better place for everyone. Care… be your best. You don’t have to be handicapped to be different. Everyone is different!”

– Kim Peek, inspiration for the main character in the movie Rain Man
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Housing is a crucial and urgent issue for people with developmental disabilities in North Carolina and around the world.

130,000+
People with developmental disabilities in NC.
14,053
Estimated persons in Wake County who are developmentally disabled. There is an estimated gap in units for this population of approximately 13,727 units of housing with supportive services needed in Wake County.
20,000
Estimated persons with developmental disabilities living with an aging caregiver. As the caregivers become unable to care for their adult children, alternate living arrangements must be made.
82%
Increase inpeople with developmental disabilities residing in nursing homes (where they don’t belong) from 200-2002.

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As usual, our son and all the other people who attended Coffee House at Good Shepherd had a wonderful time last week. I say ‘as usual’ because the Friday night events have become so important to them and, on their behalf, I want to thank everyone who is responsible for providing entertainment, food, and fun to so many folks month after month…It is such a pleasure to see the ease with which the young people interact with the adults with disabilities…Please know how happy we are that the coffee houses are available and that so many people – people with and without disabilities – are able to participate. Many thanks.

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“As usual, our son and all the other people who attended Coffeehouse had a wonderful time last week.  Friday night events have become so important to them and, on their behalf, I want to thank everyone who is responsible for providing entertainment, food, and fun to so many folks month after month…It is such a pleasure to see the ease with which the young people interact with the adults with disabilities.” 

“Please know how happy we are that the Coffeehouses are available and that so many people – people with and without disabilities – are able to participate. Many thanks.”