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A training program and resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements. 

From USA.GOV, resources on rental housing, home ownership, independent living skills, and complaining for people with disabilities.  

The Section 811 Program allows people with disabilities to live as independently as possible by subsidizing rental opportunities with access to appropriate supportive services. 

The Sample Letter for Notice (PDF) is a sample letter for notice of intent to vacate a rental unit.

The IHO-Resource Guide (via Pacer) is a resource guide for individualized housing options for persons with disabilities. It explains the possiblities for living in the community with supports.

From the American Association on Health and Disability, the NDPHRCPD includes research abstracts, health disparity data, and links to information of interest to people with disabilities and the people who serve them. 

The CDC compiles information and resources to promote health and has developed a model for promoting inclusion and accessibility so that communities can reduce health disparities.  

Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD) provides health information for people with disabilities, particularly about adaptive physical activity. Includes videos to exercise at home.

Cultivating Resilience Video Series (via Shepherd Center): This video series is aimed for people with spinal cord injury but it would be helpful to people adjusting to any type of disability. The videos feature people with disabilities describing how they cope with issues such as depression, loneliness, and anger.

Facts about the COVID-19 Vaccine (via Autistic Advocacy). These videos provide basic information about the COVID-19 vaccine in plain language. Also available in Spanish at this site.