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Roommates

Roommates. Matching Consumers with Consumers Solving people’s housing needs. Why Roommates?. People are not living where they want to A Home Of My Own initiative No way to match opportunities No way for consumers to find one another in a safe invironment

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Roommates

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  1. Roommates Matching Consumers with Consumers Solving people’s housing needs.

  2. Why Roommates? • People are not living where they want to • A Home Of My Own initiative • No way to match opportunities • No way for consumers to find one another in a safe invironment • County case management systems with limited technology resources • Trend towards small least restrictive living arrangements Roommates

  3. What is Roommates? • Online, nationwide resource • Available 24/7 • Independent and objective • Secure • Dedicated server • No ads, no spam • High volume capacity • Established credibility Roommates

  4. What is Roommates? • Secure from abuse/exploitation • No names and addresses or other information shown on Roommates site • All users must register before match information is shared • Users who register are vetted by appropriate screeners Roommates

  5. Who sponsors Roommates in Minnesota’s ? • Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disabilities Division and • The Arc of Minnesota Roommates

  6. What does it cost? • It’s FREE to persons with a disability Roommates

  7. How it works Who can post a ad? • Person with disabilities independly or assisted by: • Family members • Advocates • Friends • Case managers • Providers Roommates

  8. Sign Up Screen Roommates

  9. How it works What personal information is collected on people who post an Ad? • Name • Who you are • Your home region • State, email address, phone Roommates

  10. Regions Specific to Each State Roommates

  11. Customized State Maps Define the Regions Roommates

  12. How it works What’s in a Vacancy Posting? • A vacancy within a consumer’s home searching for a new roommate • Zip code • Personal preferences • Accommodations available • Other descriptive details Roommates

  13. Input screens customize each listing Roommates

  14. More Screens Roommates

  15. Each user can edit, renew or delete their listings Roommates

  16. Screeners Can Approve Users Roommates

  17. Users Have a Satisfaction Survey Roommates

  18. Satisfaction Survey Roommates

  19. Posting Example Roommates

  20. How it works How do I find a match? • Search by: • Zip code • Accommodations • Type of arrangement • Other details in listing Roommates

  21. Each item in the listing can be searched Roommates

  22. Example of a detailed Posting Roommates

  23. What can I do now? • Share this information with people you trust • Participate in a free webinar • Call or write with questions: • Dennis Collins • DennisC@ArcMn.org 1-800-582-5256 • Peg Booth • Peg.booth@state.mn.us 1-800-627-3529 • Or Visit www.TheArcLink.org Roommates

  24. Get the facts, study them patiently, then apply imagination. Bernard Baruch Roommates

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