1	Roommates Matching People with Resources Nationwide
2	Why Roommates? People are not living where they want to A Home Of My Own initiative No way to match opportunities with people best suited for them Valuable resources go wasted Complex state case management systems with limited technology resources Trend towards small living arrangements
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
4	What is Roommates? Secure from abuse/exploitation No names and addresses or other information on roommates or householders (unless they are the lister) All users must register Users are vetted by appropriate screeners
5	What is Roommates? Adaptable state-by-state Adaptable features Definable regions Flexible to meet sponsor’s goals Part or all of the state Control of who can post and list
6	Who can sponsor? DD agencies DD Councils Advocacy organizations Provider organizations Foundations Benefactors
7	What does it cost? Varies by population of state One time fee of $3,800 - $9,800 Annual maintenance fee of $1,600 - $2,800
8	How it works Who can post? People with disabilities Family members Advocates Friends Case managers Providers
9	Sign Up Screen
10	How it works What personal information is collected on people who post? Name Who you are Your home region State, email address, phone
11	Regions Specific to Each State
12	Customized State Maps Define the Regions
13	How it works What’s in a listing? Vacancies or listings of people searching for a new living arrangement Zip code Personal preferences Accommodations available/needed Other descriptive details
14	Input screens customize each listing
15	More Screens
16	Each user can edit, renew or delete their listings
17	Screeners Can Approve Users
18	Users Have a Satisfaction Survey
19	Satisfaction Survey
20	Listing Example
21	How it works How do I find a match? Search by: Zip code Accommodations Type of arrangement Other details in listing
22	Each item in the listing can be searched
23	A detailed listing
24	What can I do now? Share the information sheet with people in your state Schedule a free webinar with people who are interested Call or write with questions: ejohns@thearclink.org 877-431-8532 toll free Visit www.TheArcLink.org
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