<p><strong>Is independent housing what I want? How can I learn more?</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.novahss.org/success-stories" target="_blank">Watch videos of people living in the community</a></strong> and learn about different ways that individuals and families can use housing resources and supportive services to live in a home of their own.</p>
<p><strong>How have others been able to make their goal of living in their own home a reality?</strong></p>
<p>Read stories of other individuals and families who have made their own home a reality! Check out their stories of innovative, family-driven housing arrangements in the <strong><a href="http://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/housing/CreativeHousingApproaches_Guid…; target="_blank">Creative Housing Approaches Guide</a></strong>. </p>
<p><strong>My Own Home Guidebook</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/doc/DS/housing/A_Home_for_Me_Final_re…; target="_blank"><strong>“My Own Home” Guidebook</strong></a> has information about housing options, resources, and key steps to take when planning a move to your own home. </p>
<p><strong>Who can I talk to in my community who can help me take the next step?</strong></p>
<p>The <strong><a href="https://dbhds.virginia.gov/developmental-services/housing/housing-team&…; target="_blank">Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Housing Team</a></strong> is here to help. Housing experts across the Commonwealth of Virginia can help answer your questions about living independently.<span> </span></p>