Empower Yourself: An Equal Housing Podcast

Are you considering whether to sell your forever home and move into assisted living or Senior living centers? Or were you thinking that aging in place or purchasing a forever home where you can age in place is more your preference? If you or a family member are confused over making such a decision, this podcast has the experts and resources for how to empower yourself to make the decision that’s in your best interest for safety, financial stability, and happiness.

Host: Sarah Anderson | Maryland Real Estate Network | 2021-2022 President of the Howard County Association of REALTORS®

Speaker Resources:

Carly Shilling, MS, OTR/L, CAPS

Community Living Program Manager

Howard County Office on Aging and Independence

9830 Patuxent Woods Drive

Columbia, MD 21046

[email protected]

https://www.howardcountymd.gov/aging-independence

410-313-1234

Allyson Stanton, LBSW, ALCP

8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Suite 203

Columbia, MD 20145

443.812.1028

www.stantonagingsolutions.com

ABOUT HOWARD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

The Howard County Association of REALTORS® serves its members by providing resources that enable them to conduct business professionally while promoting and enforcing ethical standards. It is our vision to be Howard County's "Voice" and leading advocate for homeownership, the real estate industry, and those issues that most affect the association's members, while enhancing the REALTOR® image in the profession and within our community.

Have you heard horror stories of abuse in assisted living centers and nursing homes? You’ll find in this podcast we will be empowering you to overcome rumor and how to find facts regarding the home you or a loved one may be considering when needing the medical support of these facilities.

Our highly qualified legal representative with the Howard County Office of Aging and Independence will pinpoint recent and common issues, where YOU can get accurate information regarding the centers you are considering, and resources for current family members you may be concerned about today! Don’t miss out on the resources recommended by our speaker below:

Host: Vikki Mason | Exit Spivey Professional Realty | Howard County Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Committee | Mobile: 301-693-2356 | Office: 443-757-5000

Speaker Resources:

Katy Lee, Program Manager

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Howard County Office on Aging & Independence

9830 Patuxent Woods Drive

Columbia, MD 21046

410-313-6423

Office of Healthcare Quality

https://health.maryland.gov

Maryland Access Point (MAP)

Request Guide to Independent Assisted Living Facilities

410-313-1234

Is it possible to find a Senior Apartment Center that has the services I need for the price I can afford? How can I afford to continue living in my current home on my income and no assistance? If you are asking these questions and don’t know where to start looking, this podcast episode is for you. Our speakers will empower you to understand the differences between senior living, and to target a Senior Apartment that fits your needs. Then, a financial expert will explain away the myths about Reverse Mortgages and how it may fit your needs.

Host: Kimberly Smrek | Movement Mortgage| Howard County Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Committee Vice Chair | http://www.homeloanswithkimberly.com/

Speaker Resources:

Emily Leclercq, LCSW-C, CIRS A-D

Resource Specialist

MAP line- 410-313-1234, Direct line – 410-313-5917

Maryland Access Point Howard County

https://marylandaccesspoint.211md.org/

Howard County Office on Aging and Independence

Eric Rittmeyer

Mental Toughness Expert/ Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional

Phone 410-303-1844

[email protected]

https://www.MentalToughnessSpeaker.com

ABOUT HOWARD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

The Howard County Association of REALTORS® serves its members by providing resources that enable them to conduct business professionally while promoting and enforcing ethical standards. It is our vision to be Howard County's "Voice" and leading advocate for homeownership, the real estate industry, and those issues that most affect the association's members, while enhancing the REALTOR® image in the profession and within our community.

Welcome to “Empower Yourself: An Equal Housing Podcast” where we are striving to empower the disadvantaged in our community to grasp their own path to equal and fair housing. A special podcast produced by the Howard County Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Committee.
We will be discussing topics such as Senior Resources, Disability Accommodations, Financial Assistance, Housing Market Updates and more. Bringing you the knowledge and resources you need to find the housing you can afford, overcome the challenges you will face, and sneak peeks into the real estate industry.

Look in the description of each episode for resources from our speakers from all levels of the Howard County and Maryland Government and Housing Assistance Organizations. Check out the Howard County Association of REALTORS® website for more local trusted professionals and service providers at https://hcar.org.

ABOUT HOWARD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

The Howard County Association of REALTORS® serves its members by providing resources that enable them to conduct business professionally while promoting and enforcing ethical standards. It is our vision to be Howard County's "Voice" and leading advocate for homeownership, the real estate industry, and those issues that most affect the association's members, while enhancing the REALTOR® image in the profession and within our community.

Service animals vs. assistance animals... what is the difference between the two? How does it affect an owner of one of these animals when dining at a restaurant, riding public transportation, and most importantly, living in the home they deserve?

This podcast will answer these questions and more, as we delve into what you can do as a disabled tenant, or consumer when discriminated against based on your service or assistance animals. As well as what business owners and landlords need to know when handling these animals on their establishments. With our highly experienced and relevant speaker and guest, we will go over both the laws and cases as well as real-life situations that will matter to you and empower you to make a difference.

Host: Autumn Underwood | Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company| Howard County Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Committee Member| Mobile: 410-446-5987 | Office: 410-531-0321

Speaker Resources:

Kara Hunt, PhD.

Director of Education & Outreach

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Office: 410-767-7656

[email protected]

File a Complaint: https://mccr.maryland.gov/Pages/Intake.aspx

Lindsay Murray

Disability Rights Advocate, Influencer, Social Media Coordinator

Northrop Realty, a Long & Foster Company

ABOUT HOWARD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

The Howard County Association of REALTORS® serves its members by providing resources that enable them to conduct business professionally while promoting and enforcing ethical standards. It is our vision to be Howard County's "Voice" and leading advocate for homeownership, the real estate industry, and those issues that most affect the association's members, while enhancing the REALTOR® image in the profession and within our community.