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David Hagner1, Judith Snow, Jay Klein
1Center for Housing and New Community Economics, University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability, Durham, NH 03824-3522, USA. david.hagner@unh.edu
Abstract:
In-person semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 homeowners selected by 6 state homeownership programs as representing good examples of homeownership by individuals with developmental disabilities. Recurring themes were found in the choice of a home, advantages and disadvantages of homeownership, handling problems, community relationships, finances, supports, future plans, and homeownership advice. Although the process of purchasing the home was described as lengthy and difficult and ownership brought unexpected problems, these were outweighed by the financial, social, and psychological benefits of owning one's own home. A variety of external factors, including some undue control of the process by service providers and family members, appeared to add to the difficulties homeowners faced. Implications for improvements in homeownership assistance programs are discussed.
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