quality, universally designed, affordable, inclusive housing in missouri: success stories!
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DDD HOUSING MISSIONTo develop quality, affordable,
accessible housing for people with disabilities in safe locations where they
can access support services, transportation, employment, and
recreation throughout their lifespan.
THE CHALLENGE: How do you design and develop a home for people who have extensive mobility
and health needs?
THE OUTCOME: 3 homes built to the EXACT
specifications needed.
“Green” ICF wall construction was used in which concrete and rebar are permanently encased in insulating
Styrofoam walls.
This lowers the “carbon footprint” & utility bills!
The concrete and rebar strengthens the structure greatly. Adding on other tornado-
resistant construction and a tornado-resistant “Safe Room” was vital for people who use
wheelchairs for mobility needs.
Enough room for 3
wheelchairs and staff!
Having “Zero thresholds” (no threshold lip to have to get a wheelchair over) made entering
and exiting their home a lot easier.
All floors are made of
beautifully polished
concrete to enable
wheelchairs to roll easily.
Halls and doors are extra wide.
“Zero threshold” roll in showers and an extra long tub with room for a Hoyer Lift under the
tub were a must.
Lowered cabinets, lowered counters, and room for your feet under all cabinets and
appliances made kitchen tasks easier.
Larger bedrooms with plenty of wheelchair turning radius and lowered places to hang
and store items make for ease of use.
HOW DID THIS SUCCESS COME ABOUT?
TEAMWORK:A strong team with community partners of many types including:• The gentlemen moving into the homes and their families• The legally responsible persons• The local Independent Living Center• The Developer/Contractors• Support Coordinators• The Support Providers• Equipment Suppliers• MO Housing
WE INCLUDED ALL THE PEOPLE WHO KNEW AND CARED ABOUT THE GENTLEMEN.
HOW DID THIS SUCCESS COME ABOUT?• The developer, contractors, and Independent Living
Center met all the gentlemen who were going to live in the home personally. They "built to suit" to meet their needs.
• We spent MANY, MANY HOURS planning, retooling the plan, communicating, negotiating, networking, thinking “outside the box”…
• We were “reality based” and acted with urgency.
COLLABORATION IS VITAL!
AFFORDABLE HOMES DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Our contribution to Quality, Affordable, Inclusive Housing in Missouri.
SINGLE-FAMILY PROJECTS
Jacob’s Landing Springfield, MO 24 homesSouth White Oak Marshfield, MO 24 homesFox Creek Willard, MO 24 homesGettysburg Address Battlefield, MO 24 homesMisty Creek Mt. Vernon, MO 14 homesPark West Estates I and II Butler, MO 37 homesMadison Square Strafford, MO 24 homesStrasbourg Estates Greene County, MO 32 homesKeeter Heights Hollister, MO 33 homesSimon Place Bolivar, MO 24 homesSilver Brook Estates Greene County, MO 31 homesEmerson Park Belton, MO 36 homesMonarch Estates Bolivar, MO 24 homes
MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS
Heatherwood Springfield, MO 32 unitsWoodlands Forsyth, MO 32 unitsWestport Park – under Springfield, MO 46 units construction
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We are a funnel that the
development and
construction community
flows through to support
individuals.
Contractor Developer
MO Housing (MIHDC) is a
partner agency.
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•Self-Determination•Integration•Interdependence•Universal Design•Density
•Affordability•Aging In Place•Supports•Collaboration
• Call your Support Coordinator• Contact MO Inclusive Housing Development Corporation
at: www.mohousing.com • Or contact your Division of DD Community Living
Coordinator at your local Regional Office.
Albany RO 660-726-5246 800-560-8774
Central Missouri RO 573-882-9835 888-671-1041
Hannibal RO 573-248-2400 800-811-1128
For more information about housing options:
Joplin RO 417-629-3020 888-549-6634
Kansas City RO 816-889-3400 800-454-2331
Kirksville RO 660-785-2500 800-621-6082
Poplar Bluff RO 573-840-9300 800-497-4214
Rolla RO 573-368-2200 800-828-7604
Sikeston RO 573-472-5300 800-497-4647
Springfield RO 417-895-7400 888-549-6635
St. Louis County RO 314-587-4800 800-374-6458
St. Louis Tri-County RO 314-244-8800 800-358-7665