You have a choice in where and how you live! The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division
of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has added a new program to help people with Developmental
Disabilities (DD) find housing options in Illinois communities.
People with DD must have Medicaid waiver services or are selected from the PUNS list. Housing
Navigators work for the Independent Service Coordination (ISC) agencies and will help people apply for
rental units.
What will the ISC Housing Navigator Do?
 – Help find housing that you can afford
 – Help find housing that is accessible
 –  Work with your ISC Services Coordinator to find a Provider Agency that will support you in your
home and give the services you need
You are Eligible If You:
 – Have a developmental disability
 – Would like to live in your own apartment
 – Are receiving services at home or in a group home
 – Are selected from the PUNS list
 – Get Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS) services
Where Would I Live?
 – In a community of your choice
 – Alone or with roommates you choose (including family members)
How Can I Learn More?
 – Call our Intake Department at 888-4INR (4467) or 773-471-4740
 – Ask for Housing Navigation program
 – Include independent living in your Discovery and Personal Plan