I’ve been receiving policy updates from Justice in Aging, a national organization focused on fighting poverty and instability among low-income older adults. Their work often touches on issues that also affect people with disabilities, including housing stability and access to public benefits.
One issue that stood out recently is a letter from a bipartisan coalition of more than 180 mayors urging Congress to renew existing Continuum of Care (CoC) grants provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), rather than move forward with proposed cuts. These HUD grants support local programs that help people experiencing homelessness obtain and keep stable housing, often with supportive services.
Permanent supportive housing is especially important for people with disabilities, including many who rely on Social Security Disability benefits and have limited income or work capacity. Once housing is lost, regaining stability can be extremely difficult, particularly for individuals managing chronic medical or mental health conditions.
In my view, policies that help people with disabilities remain housed are not only practical and necessary, but reflect a basic level of human compassion.
And if you or someone you know has questions about Social Security Disability benefits, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.
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