I'm disabled and want to move to California, what resources should I look into?

Question

Being as I'm on disability I don't have much of an income, and I can't work. On the plus side, that means I'm not worried about the job market. On the negative side, that means housing becomes a major issue. I am currently living in a disability residential system on the east coast but I would be okay on my own. I tried looking around a few CA websites but it's easy to get lost in them. I would most likely want to live in San Francisco, my second choice being Los Angeles.

Basically I'm looking for any and all tips on what to do, what to expect, and/or what to be careful of. I have lived on my own before at least, but I had a job then. I have fairly geeky, liberal, and open-minded interests, hence the choice of San Fran specifically.

Answer 1

I'm a California Native & I need to warn you about the long waiting lists that we have for housing...especially low income/government assisted or section 8, which can be a one year or a 5 year wait. Landlords & property management companies will not rent or lease to anyone who does not have an income that they can "attach", in case you fail to pay your monthly rent. Almost every city & county rents on a month-to-month basis & can ask you to leave at anytime or for anyreason if they choose to do so.

You need to establish residency in California for a minimum of 6 months before the housing agencies will work with you.

Our state is currently cutting off disabled people from medical coverage. Since most people started receiving more money on their social security checks...California was kind enough to decide that we now make too much money & this puts us in the income category to pay for our own medical care!

If you have no job or way to make a higher than poverty level wage...I urge you not to put yourself in jeopardy by moving to California, unless you have friend or relatives that you can fall back on. Otherwise, you will end up in a homeless shelter & use your monthly check just trying to stay away from the thieves who look for people like you to prey on. California is the con capital of the world & the disabled are easy prey out here.

I wish I had better news...but the truth might keep you safe. It's getting crazy in Cali.

Answer 2

I suggest getting help from Section 8 housing. If you're currently on Section 8 you need to look into transferring it to California. If you aren't getting housing assistance be prepared to get on a 8-10 year waiting list. It might even be a few years until CA is taking applications. Other than that, I would suggest calling the Housing Authority of the county you're interested in moving to and obtaining a low-income housing list of rentals. Another thing, you may want to check out a smaller suburb of San Francisco for housing. San Francisco is only 49 square miles, with 750,000 residents. The entire Bay Area has about 5-6 million people, so you might want to consider a smaller Bay area suburb. San Francisco, itself, has a 5-10 period between application openings, and another 5-10 wait once you apply. You would have a better chance getting hit by lightning. Just don't make the move without already having a place to stay. As far as your second choice, you don't want to live in LA, it's just too big with too many people.

Answer 3

I was born in California and I am wanting to move back to my native state of California.



1. California Disability Access Information

http://www.disabilityaccessinfo.ca.gov/

2. I would get in touch with California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) to find an ILC/CIL in the city you will be living in.

http://www.cfilc.org/

3. I would get in touch with the California Department of Rehabilitation.

http://www.dor.ca.gov/

4. I would get in touch with the Assistive Technology (AT) Network.

http://www.atnet.org/

5. I would look for a HUD-subsidized apartment.

http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=ca

6. I would look for a Disability political network group.

California Disability Community Action Network (CDCAN)

http://www.cdcan.us/

7. I would look for a support group for my type of Disabilities.

Answer 4

I too would like to move to CA but just like you have disability and income problems (though I'm currently not on assistance) but from what I'm reading here and others have told me, I would suggest, don't live right in the cities, but cheaper nearby suburbs with easy access to the city.

Answer 5

You've selected 2 of the most expensive cities to live in in California and, therefore, the country. I suggest contacting a local independent living center in areas you would consider and ask them about local resources. Here's a link to help you find California independent living centers: http://www.cfilc.org/site/c.ghKRI0PDIoE/b.836519/k.4425/What_is_an_Independent_Living_Center.htm

Answer 6

Not sure if that's correct

Answer 7

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