Newsletters

This section includes all of the issues of the newsletter News on Tap that have been published since January 1999. The articles generally include information concerning housing for people with physical disabilities in Philadelphia such as: housing services; fair housing laws and updates; legislative, policy or regulatory issues; federal, state and local updates; and other programs taking place in the city. The newsletters are available in PDF format.

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In the August 2010 Edition

• Going Green
  HUD reports that families at the median income level spend four percent of their income on utilities, while those on SSI spend 19 percent of their income on utilities. One of the easiest ways to reduce your monthly utility costs is by “greening” your home and reducing your energy consumption. This newsletter article will provide you with simple solutions and low cost ideas for reducing your energy related expenses while increasing the energy efficiency of your home.

In the February 2009 Edition

• Liberty Housing Development Corporation
  In 2008, Liberty Resources took a huge step to increase the amount of accessible housing in Philadelphia. In order to meet their mission and create integrated housing, they established the Liberty Housing Development Corporation (LHDC). This article provides an update on the work that LHDC has been doing in order to expand the stock and diversity of housing options available to persons with disabilities.

In the July 2008 Edition

• The Housing Trust Fund is Making a Difference
  An update on how Philadelphia's Housing Trust Fund, which was launched in September 2005, is expanding housing opportunity for people with a range of incomes, including very low income.
• APM - An Agency with a Vision
  An in-depth look at how the Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM) has been successful and innovative in providing new homes and helping to stabilize the homes that are in the community.

In the November 2007 Edition

• Borrowers Beware
  An in depth look at tactics predatory lenders use and ways in which the Homeownership Counseling Agency of Delaware Valley can help people from falling victim to predatory lenders.

In the August 2007 Edition

• A Step Towards Visitability in the Commonwealth
  State Legislation of the Residential Visitability Tax Credit Act
• Transitioning Into The Community
  The Nursing Home Transition program in Philadelphia

In the August 2006 Edition

• Commission Works for Equal Access to Opportunity
• Housing Committee Chair Shares Vision
• Adaptive Modification Program
• Home Finder Frequently Asked Questions
• World Congress and Exposition on Disabilities Conference

In the September 2005 Edition

• Inclusive Communities Make Stronger Communities
• New Tax Credit Policy
• A Push for Visitability
• OHCD Forum
• Housing Trust Fund Approved
• News On Tap Website

In the Spring 2005 Edition

• 1260 - Creating Good Neighbors in Philadelphia
• Housing Trust Fund Legislation Introduced
• Revisiting the Home Finder
• Increase in Accessible Units

In the Summer 2004 Edition

• Eliminating Barriers to Exercise Choice
• Committee Addresses Housing Issues
• Revisiting Fair Housing
• Update on the Home Finder

In the Winter 2003 - 2004 Edition

• Liberty Resources - Champion of Consumer-Driven Model
• Finding Affordable Accessible Housing
• Abridged Olmstead Report Released
• New Websites Available
• Larry Segal Named State Housing Director

In the December 2002 Edition

• A Day to Think Outside the Box
• Innovative Design Solution Forum
• Universal Design Demo Home
• Definition of a Charrette

In the May 2002 Edition

• The Choices to Live Independently
• Aging in Place Competition
• Visitability Ordinance
• Housing Solutions Digest Available

In the December 2001 Edition

• Disability Issues Shaped by Civil Rights Law
• Grant for Building Code Changes
• Rental Subsidy Escrow Program
• Revised Fair Housing Manual
• Publication on Housing Codes
• VisitAbility in PA
• Best Practices Digest

In the June 2001 Edition

• Housing Needs of Different Communities
• Horizon House
• Accessible Section 8 Units
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Expanding Homeownership
• Disability Workshop a Sell-Out

In the January 2001 Edition

• Building for the Future: Design and Marketing Ideas for the Homebuilding Industry
• Think Globally, Act Locally
• Websites of Interest
• Publications of Interest

In the January 2000 Edition

• Designing Homes For Life is Focus of Forum
• 27 New Homeowners
• Housing Counseling Agencies
• Architects Training
• Disability Awareness Training
• Credit Training - Money Matters
• Housing Counseling Agencies

In the June 2000 Edition

• Philadelphia Nonprofit Builds Visitable Homes
• Predatory Lending
• Road To Homeownership
• New Website

In the June 1999 Edition

• Mayor's Commission Working to Remove Barriers
• Fair Housing For All
• Section 8 Mainstream Program
• Mainstream Housing in Philadelphia
• TAP at work

In the January 1999 Edition

• OHCD Offers New Services
• Year 24 Plan
• H.R. 3206
• Demonstration Project
• Websites of Interest
• Available Publications/Resources