Building on his work to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Supervisor Simitian championed a County matching grant for Bay Area Housing Corporation’s Making Homes Work program that provides home modifications for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, enabling them to stay in their homes as family support systems or their health care needs change.
Approximately 80 percent of Santa Clara County residents with I/DD live in their family homes. Those homes may no longer work for individuals’ daily lives as they age, but many individuals with I/DD want to continue to live with dignity and comfort in their family’s home. Through its Making Homes Work program, BAHC plays a unique role in making accessibility modifications to current homes.
