This notice provides information on Access Housing 2000, a proposed national initiative that will assist persons with disabilities to transition from nursing homes into the community by providing improved access to affordable housing and necessary personal assistance and supportive services. HUD is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire to carry out this initiative.

Using Section 8 housing vouchers in conjunction with supportive services available under the Medicaid program, the proposed initiative presents an opportunity to design and implement innovative housing and supportive service strategies. If successful, these strategies could expand the availability of accessible, affordable housing in the United States, including homeownership opportunities for persons with disabilities, and assure that such individuals receive the assistance and the ongoing supportive services necessary to make a smooth and successful transition to living in the community.

The complete notice and other information on Access Housing 2000 can be downloaded below:

1. December 19, 2000 Notice in Federal Register (Text Version) (PDF Version)
2. Letter summarizing Access Housing 2000 Notice (Text Version)
3. Letter asking for letters of support on Access Housing 2000 (Text Version)
4. State Medicaid Letter: "Olmstead Update No: 5." (This letter describes Access Housing 2000)(Document Format in MS Word) (PDF Version)