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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013




Hi, my name is Anas Ben Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. As you know, Governor Markell has made serving people with disabilities the centerpiece of his policy work as Chair of the National Governors Association. I am speaking to you today because Delaware has been awarded $5.1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

The purpose of the funding is to create opportunities for people with disabilities who have extremely low incomes. Delaware’s application was fully-funded and was among only 13 states awarded these funds.  I believe our application was strong because of the established partnership between the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Department of Health & Social Services.

Under Governor Markell’s leadership, we are all working together to better serve the needs of our state. The Section 811 Demonstration program will help people who require affordable housing and supportive services to live independently in the community.

Without this program, many would likely be homeless or in long-term care facilities — which will cost us more money and is certainly not the way they want to spend their lives.  Just like you and I, they should be able to live among friends, neighbors and family members. This is a matter of equality and justice.

Individuals with disabilities should have the same opportunities to live independently and safely in the community; to engage in productive employment; and to participate fully in life.  The new Section 811 program announced this week will get us closer to making this vision a reality. We ALL stand to benefit from increased independence of people with disabilities, that’s why we are working together to move Delaware forward.

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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013




Hi, my name is Anas Ben Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. As you know, Governor Markell has made serving people with disabilities the centerpiece of his policy work as Chair of the National Governors Association. I am speaking to you today because Delaware has been awarded $5.1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

The purpose of the funding is to create opportunities for people with disabilities who have extremely low incomes. Delaware’s application was fully-funded and was among only 13 states awarded these funds.  I believe our application was strong because of the established partnership between the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Department of Health & Social Services.

Under Governor Markell’s leadership, we are all working together to better serve the needs of our state. The Section 811 Demonstration program will help people who require affordable housing and supportive services to live independently in the community.

Without this program, many would likely be homeless or in long-term care facilities — which will cost us more money and is certainly not the way they want to spend their lives.  Just like you and I, they should be able to live among friends, neighbors and family members. This is a matter of equality and justice.

Individuals with disabilities should have the same opportunities to live independently and safely in the community; to engage in productive employment; and to participate fully in life.  The new Section 811 program announced this week will get us closer to making this vision a reality. We ALL stand to benefit from increased independence of people with disabilities, that’s why we are working together to move Delaware forward.

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