Affiliations: Human Development Center (HDC), Louisiana State
University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), New Orleans, USA | Community Properties Development Des Peres, MO,
USA
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Robertson ([email protected]) at the Human Development Center, LSU
Health Sciences Center, 1100 Florida Avenue, Building 119, New Orleans, LA
70119, USA. Tel.: +1 504 942 8188; Fax: +1 504 942 5908
Abstract: Although homeownership opportunities for individuals with
disabilities are expanding nationally, they are still the exception rather than
the rule. One reason for this is a limited exploration of the knowledge, roles,
and responsibilities needed by professionals. The purpose of this article is
to: 1) describe a person-centered approach for supporting individuals with
disabilities in becoming homeowners; and 2) use suggestions and strategies
identified by professionals to define the knowledge, roles, and
responsibilities needed by other professionals.
Keywords: homeownership, Professional roles and responsibilities, Person-centered planning
