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A Home of Your Own Guide walks prospective home owners through the complex process of buying a home, from the initial decision to make the purchase, through the steps for acquiring a mortgage, and finally, to life as a homeowner. The new guide introduces a "person centered approach" to homeownership, which places people with disabilities at the center of the decision-making process on issues affecting their personal lives and living situations.

The guide has been designed to:

• Present new information on the topic of homeownership that is not available elsewhere;
• Help the reader learn what it takes to purchase a home;
• Discuss the responsibilities and rewards of homeownership;
• Provide resources for funding and other types of assistance;
• Educate home-buying counselors, lenders, and Realtors; and
• Answer questions about issues and barriers that specifically affect people with disabilities.