Links for valuable housing information  NEWS RELEASE New Non-Profit Real Estate Development Corporation dedicated to Accessible and Visit-able Housing Solutions for Persons with Disabilities Washington, PA - Accessible Dreams is a new non-profit real estate development corporation dedicated to the construction of accessible and visit-able housing. Accessible Dreams will build new, universally designed homes, renovate existing homes and build rental units that satisfy the overwhelming need for more accessible housing choices for people with disabilities. “Our homes will have open floor plans, wide hallways, wider doors, accessible baths and kitchens. We are custom designing the homes so that they support independent living, the mission of our parent corporation, Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living (TRIPIL).” said Lucy Rooth, Executive Director of the new organization. TRIPIL knows this unmet housing demand too well. Like many other Centers for Independent Living across the state, they have a long waiting list for persons under 55 who want to leave nursing homes, but can’t because their current homes are not accessible. Although there is a glut of homes on the market in today’s economy, none are accessible. Many younger adults with disabilities are living in housing developments for seniors because there are no other options. Others, including veterans and seniors, become segregated to one area in their existing homes. “It is difficult to convince builders to build universally designed homes at affordable prices.” said Kathleen Kleinmann, Chief Executive Officer of TRIPIL. “We saw an opportunity to be pro-active. Accessible Dreams is dedicated to serving the housing needs of the disability community. The mission is clear. We need to provide fair housing choices for persons with disabilities. The current housing inventory must grow to meet the demand.” Accessible Dreams plans to make an impact in this growing underserved niche by taking the time to understand the needs of the person with a disability, guiding them through the entire real estate acquisition process. “There is a big human services component. We are not just going to build a home and wait for them to come. When we build, it will be a home located and designed for a specific individual or family. We will match the person’s location, needs and budget with a home. If we build it, it will be barrier free, visit-able and it will be occupied upon completion.” said Rooth. Accessible Dreams has two offices, one in Washington, PA, Washington County and the other in Carnegie, Allegheny County. Call Lucy Rooth at 725-223-5115 for information on available programs in your area or visit AccessibleDreams Website See Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Article - Putting Dreams Within Reach |
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