For most of us, home is more than four walls and a roof. It’s where we feel safe. It’s where we rest after a long day, welcome friends and family, pursue our hobbies, and dream about tomorrow.
But for many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Johnson County, finding and keeping a safe, affordable home has become increasingly difficult.
At Friends of Johnson County Developmental Supports (Friends of JCDS), we believe everyone deserves a place to call home. That’s why we are building the Floyd Street Project—new, affordable, accessible apartments designed specifically to help individuals with disabilities live independently while remaining connected to the communities they know and love.
Affordable housing in Johnson County is disappearing—especially for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who often live on extremely limited incomes. Many earn the equivalent of $8.16/hour, while average rents for a modest apartment now exceed $1,300–$1,500 per month.
As housing costs rise, voucher acceptance declines, and accessible units become scarce, individuals with disabilities face instability, unsafe living conditions, and the risk of losing the communities they rely on.
Your support changes that.
For James, the need is personal.
After living in Overland Park his entire life, James hopes the Floyd Street Project will provide something many of us take for granted: a fresh start.
Today, he faces ongoing housing challenges. Persistent plumbing issues have left him unable to reliably use his shower, despite numerous repair attempts. Elevator outages regularly prevent him from accessing his bicycle, limiting his independence and mobility.
When asked what he is looking forward to most, James smiled.
“Organizing my book library, exploring the neighborhood on my bike, and finding new bookstores and restaurants nearby.”
It may sound simple, but that’s exactly the point. James isn’t asking for anything extraordinary. He’s asking for the opportunity to live comfortably, independently, and safely in the community he calls home.
For James, the need is personal.
After living in Overland Park his entire life, James hopes the Floyd Street Project will provide something many of us take for granted: a fresh start.
Today, he faces ongoing housing challenges. Persistent plumbing issues have left him unable to reliably use his shower, despite numerous repair attempts. Elevator outages regularly prevent him from accessing his bicycle, limiting his independence and mobility.
When asked what he is looking forward to most, James smiled.
“Organizing my book library, exploring the neighborhood on my bike, and finding new bookstores and restaurants nearby.”
It may sound simple, but that’s exactly the point. James isn’t asking for anything extraordinary. He’s asking for the opportunity to live comfortably, independently, and safely in the community he calls home.
The reality is that affordable housing options for people with disabilities in Johnson County are extremely limited.
Many individuals rely on housing vouchers or rental assistance programs. As rents continue to rise and landlords increasingly limit participation in these programs, the number of available housing options continues to shrink.
The Floyd Street Project changes that.
Friends of JCDS is building the Floyd Street Apartments, a 17‑unit affordable and inclusive community in Downtown Overland Park that will provide homes for 19 residents, most earning below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI).
This development is designed for long‑term stability, independence, and community connection.
This is permanent supportive housing, integrated directly into the community—not institutional, not isolating, and not temporary.
