Cassandra Ackerman is a consumer advocate in Columbus, Ohio, and board member of the National AIDS Housing Coalition. On October 20 and 21, she and other leading health, housing and social service researchers and policy makers will participate in NAHC's second annual National Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit in Baltimore, Maryland. In her own words, Cassandra offered a personal perspective on the significance of this event in her eyes.
"I remember being accepted for the Shelter Plus Care Program, which is a federal housing assistance program that combines rental assistance for housing (Shelter) with supportive services (Care) to help low-income households and people living with disabilities to obtain and maintain affordable housing. After having a stroke, I thought being accepted for Shelter Plus Care came right on time."
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