Shared Living is a program where individuals open their homes to people with disabilities so they can live together as family and participate in social and community activities. The person with a disability becomes an integrated member of both the family and community. In exchange, the home provider receives supplemental income and uses existing housing and transportation resources. United Disability Services is seeking home providers who are passionate about helping others and interested in both sharing their lives and earning extra income through the Shared Living program.

1. Shared Living
Open Homes, Changed Lives
Shared Living is when an individual, couple or family in the community opens their
home to a person with a disability to live together and share life experiences. The
person with a disability becomes a part of the family, and a member of the community,
as they participate in social events and activities together. The home provider earns
extra income while using resources they already pay for like housing and transportation.
Earn supplemental income
while making a huge difference.
UDS is seeking people who are:
• Passionate about helping others
• Open to sharing their life and home
• Interested in earning extra income
We connect people who have disabilities with
young families, retirees, empty-nesters and any-
one willing to welcome them into their family,
giving them an opportunity to thrive and grow.
“Shared Living is worth my time and effort, and
I’m rewarded with feeling good about what I’m doing
and earning an income for my hard work.”
— Canton non-profit CEO
and UDS home provider
What are the benefits?
• Work from home
• Supplement your income
• Use your current resources
• Make a difference in someone’s life
• Promote a culture of inclusion and
diversity in the community
• Receive continual support and free
training
Getting started is easy!
Go to http://tinyurl.com/SL411 on your smart phone or computer and
complete a brief survey. We’ll contact you soon to answer your questions and
talk about the process of becoming a home provider.
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