Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 5

You are a HAC staff member. You meet Sam and his mother today. Sam's mother asks, "What exactly is Housing Access Coordination?" How do you define HAC?

Click all that apply.

A. A service available through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

B. A new division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

C. A program geared toward individuals eligible solely for Medical Assistance.

D. An information gathering process.

Correct! HAC is offered through the Disabilities Services Division in the Minnesota Department of Human Services and its qualified providers.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answer is A. HAC is offered through the Disabilities Services Division in the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Question 2 of 5

Sam's mother asks, "Does HAC just provide one-time housing support?" How do you respond?

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A. Yes. HAC helps individuals locate homes. It is then up to the person to work through the renting and moving process.

B. No. HAC provides ongoing housing support.

That's right! HAC provides ongoing housing support for adults who want a home of their own. It helps eligible Minnesota adults with disabilities seek, locate and retain modest, safe, accessible housing that is not owned, operated or leased by a provider of service. Agencies and staff must not have a direct or indirect financial interest in the property or housing the participant selects.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answer is B. HAC provides ongoing housing support for adults who want a home of their own. It helps eligible Minnesota adults with disabilities seek, locate and retain modest, safe, accessible housing.

Question 3 of 5

Since Sam and his mother have experience working with the Minnesota DHS, Sam's mother wonders how DHS fits into the picture. You tell Sam and his mother that HAC is a program of DHS and shares the same values. What examples do you provide?

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A. Ensuring DHS controls Sam's housing options.

B. Determining the systems that may or may not be available to Sam.

C. Focusing on Sam and not systems.

D. Providing ladders up for Sam and all people they serve.

Yes!You identified two of the values shared by DHS and HAC.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are C and D, which are two of the values shared by DHS and HAC.

Question 4 of 5

You think to yourself that Sam's housing choice will help him lead a meaningful life. You remember the CHOICE acronym and the importance of the "O." What factors does the "O" encompass?

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A. A place of one's own.

B. Choice of where you want to live.

C. Important relationships.

D. Choice of people you want to live with.

That's right! The "O" in CHOICE is a key domain for HAC to help people lead meaningful lives. The "O" stands for: Own place to live, choosing both the place and people to live with.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are A, B, and D. The "O" in CHOICE is a key domain for HAC to help people lead meaningful lives. The "O" stands for: Own place to live, choosing both the place and people to live with.

Question 5 of 5

Is the HAC program right for Sam? What characteristics would make him eligible for HAC?

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A. Sam is 20 years old.

B. Sam receives the DD waiver.

C. Sam is not sure he's ready to move out of his family home, but his mother believes it is the best situation.

D. Sam wants help deciding if he should move into a provider-controlled setting.

Great!Answers A and B make Sam eligible for HAC.

Sorry, that's incorrect. Answers A and B make Sam eligible for HAC.