The Arc Minnesota 2024 Gala | Housing for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

The Arc Gala 2024 theme this year was housing access services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Arc Minnesota provides a variety of housing services for individuals with IDD who are seeking independent living. Your donations truly make a difference in their lives!

Housing Access Services (HAS) is a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Human Services Housing Division and The Arc Minnesota. The contract allows The Arc Minnesota to assist adults with disabilities to find and move to safe, independent housing. HAS has helped more than 2,675 people with disabilities move into their own homes.

Housing Access Service providers can assist eligible adults with the following:
Searching for and applying for affordable housing in a chosen location
Creating a budget
Understanding the rental process and the lease
Finding funding for deposits and moving costs
Understanding and applying for other financial assistance programs
Navigating housing issues with management and other residents
Keeping your housing

Who is eligible for Housing Access Services?
Adults who have a disability and:
Do not have a waiver
Have Medical Assistance
Have your own home and can afford to stay there and aren’t being asked to leave
Want to move to your own home and can decide which services you want to have

For more information on housing and other services for individuals with IDD in Minnesota, visit our website at arcminnesota.org.