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13 <br /> The Arc of the Triangle Organization Serving Survey Greatest unmet housing/service <br /> People with Disabilities needs: Extremely limited housing <br /> options(and long waitlists)for <br /> people with disabilities who cannot <br /> work; Lack of affordable housing <br /> options near transportation,stores, <br /> etc. <br /> Biggest gaps: Long-term supportive <br /> housing options;Affordability <br /> Highest funding priority: Non- <br /> congregate shelter; Development of <br /> affordable housing <br /> Other feedback: <br /> • Research shows Housing First <br /> model has most success in <br /> keeping people housed and is <br /> more cost effective <br /> • Expand rental assistance to cover <br /> people who do not currently <br /> qualify based on income but still <br /> cannot afford a typical rent <br /> • Landlords should not be allowed <br /> to deny potential renters because <br /> they receive rental assistance <br /> • Develop supportive housing <br /> throughout community to <br /> promote integration and building <br /> of natural supports <br /> • Service needs include supports <br /> finding/moving into housing, <br /> transportation, help with <br /> chores/home repairs <br /> • Emergency housing is not a <br /> permanent fix <br /> • Individual rooms(non-congregate <br /> shelter) provides privacy and <br /> dignity to people experiencing <br /> homelessness <br /> 11 <br />