A Message From DHN Executive Director Jacalyn Slemmer
DHN Membership will provide you with some additional access to our cutting-edge website and listserv for sharing and receiving information about important issues in the disability housing field, allowing you to:
- Share files and best practices with other DHN Members
- Exchange knowledge in a question and answer forum with other DHN members
- Share job opportunities with other DHN members
- Showcase your organization on our website by posting a profile, news, updates & events
About Disability Housing Network
The Disability Housing Network was created because many people realized the importance of quality housing and that there was little to no attention being given to the development, management, and supervision of this area of supported living services in Ohio. Today, DHN is a member driven organization with a mission focused on providing much needed support and assistance to County Boards of DD and Housing Boards that manage and operate homes for individuals with disabilities in Ohio.
By leveraging the experience and intellect of our members, we have developed “best practice” resources that can be utilized by all member counties while creating a collective voice for advocacy. We strongly believe that if we work together we can strengthen and improve disability housing standards and practices in Ohio. Continue reading
Membership
Over the past year, DHN has had many successes. Not only have we had insightful and well-attended statewide conferences, we have completed our first year of a grant received from the DD Council for a capacity building project with Housing Corporations across the state, focusing on governance policies, housing policies, and local housing planning. Continue reading