We’re here to help if…
- You are a housing developer or a financial institution wanting to reach the immense market of people with disabilities.
- You are social service or government provider who cannot provide adequate housing to the people you serve.
- You know someone with a disability who needs a stable, appropriate place to live.
The Disability Opportunity Fund is the first and only national 501(c)(3) organization and certified community development finance institution solely committed to increasing the amount of quality, affordable, and suitable housing for people with disabilities.
Fed Bank Conference Registration
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeff Lacker will deliver the Keynote Address
Innovations in the Disabilities Market
Please join us for an exciting one-day forum to discuss creative and profitable community development finance opportunities in the disabilities market. Engage in discussions with experts from the disabilities and community development industry about successful finance and investment models.
September 28, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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Disability & Power
Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at a gala celebration in Washington, D.C. As a proud sponsor of this event, THE DOF joins with conference host The Committee on Disability Power & Pride, a national organization that mobilizes all Americans with disabilities our families, friends and allies to speak with one powerful voice. For details and to save the date, CLICK HERE.
Parent Advocacy Workshop
As part of its partnership since 2008, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children and The DOF hosted a parent advocacy workshop focusing on long-term housing solutions and financing life care plans for children with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.This workshop is one of many planned to draw attention to this emerging problem and address this growing need. LEARN MORE
Imagine Academy for Autism
The DOF finances the construction of a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. LEARN MORE
Division of Human Rights
Speaking on the topic “There are No Atheists in the NY Division of Human Rights,” The DOF President and CEO discussed the important linkages between the human rights mission of the Division and The DOF mission to advance the rights of people of disabilities. He introduced the audience to the work of The DOF and some of its influences, including Henry Viscardi, who noted “People with disabilities just want to be treated as people.” To read the complete speech, CLICK HERE.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks and The DOF have formally joined forces to address the urgent need for housing for adults with autism. The two organizations will raise public awareness of this issue and seek practical solutions through The DOF’s Rise for Autism community loan program. Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Autism. While parents of adults with autism have few good options when confronting the prospect of their son or daughter’s future, there are solutions at hand. RiSE for Autism facilitates the financing of housing options aimed at parents of adults with autism. To learn more about our lending program, CLICK HERE.
