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6.0. - Page 43 of 179 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to a United State Census Bureau report, nationwide over the last 60 years the number of single -person households has increased dramatically—from 10 percent of all households in the United States in 1950, to 17 percent in 1970, and by 2012, the proportion of single -person households had increased to 27.4% of all households. In Redwood City, single -person households comprise approximately 26% of the population. In general, these households do not have greater housing problems as a group as compared to the whole population. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Census Bureau defines disability as "a long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering. This condition can also impede a person from being able to go outside the home alone or to work at a job or business." Not surprisingly, people over 65 are much more likely to have a disability. People with disabilities face many challenges when looking for housing. There is a limited supply of handicap accessible, affordable housing generally, and the supply is especially tight near transit. Being near transit is important because many people with disabilities cannot drive. People with disabilities are also often extremely low income due to the challenge of securing long-term employment and high medical bills. Additionally, because some people with disabilities, particularly developmental disabilities, have lived with their parents, they often do not have rental or credit history. This makes it harder to compete for the limited housing that is available. People with disabilities may have unique housing needs. Fair housing laws and subsequent federal and state legislation require all cities and counties to further housing opportunities by identifying and removing constraints to the development of housing for individuals with disabilities, including local land use and zoning barriers, and to also provide reasonable accommodation (flexibility or even waiver of certain requirements when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities for people with disabilities) as one method of advancing equal access to housing. Many Redwood City residents have disabilities that prevent them from working, restrict their mobility, or make it difficult to care for themselves. According to the American Community Survey 2011-2015, roughly 6% of the population reported a disability. The most common disabilities in Redwood City are hearing, cognitive, ambulatory and independent living disabilities. California defines developmentally disabled as a "severe and chronic disability that is attributable to a mental or physical impairment. The disability must begin before the person's 18th birthday, be expected to continue indefinitely, and present a substantial disability." Some development disabilities cause mental retardation and some do not. Common developmental disabilities include Down's syndrome, Consolidated Plan REDWOOD CITY 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 399