Community Housing Partnership

Chasing the Dream: A Home for David

"Chasing the Dream: A Home For David" is an award-winning documentary video about homeownership for persons with developmental disabilities. The video follows David, a young man with Williams Syndrome, through the process from beginning to end as he pursues his dream and ultimately purchases his own home. It is a great educational and inspirational tool for individuals that are considering homeownership. The video is 30 minutes long, in color VHS or DVD format, and is available free while supplies last. A close captioned version is also available.

There are downloadable versions of the video available below. Please choose the version you would like to view, based on your platform (Mac or PC) and the speed of your internet connection.

You will need to have either Quicktime (available for either Mac or PC) or Windows Media Player (PC) installed to view the movie. If you don't have one of these video players installed, you can download them free here:

Download Quicktime

Download Windows Media Player

High bandwidth video downloads: Use only if you have a high speed internet connection (DSL or cable modem)!


Quicktime format, Mac or PC, 256 x 192, 36.1 mb


Windows Media format, PC, 256 x 192, 22.8 mb

Low bandwidth (dial up connection) video downloads:You realistically need at least a 56k modem to view the following video feeds:


Quicktime format, Mac or PC, 192 x 144, 9 mb (approx 22 minute download with a 56k modem)


Windows Media format, PC, 192 x 144, 16.5 mb (approx 41 minute download with a 56k modem



Useful Links

California Department of Developmental Services Affordable Housing
California Department of Housing and Community Development
California Housing Finance Agency
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Fannie Mae's Homepath
Fannie Mae Foundation
Homeownership Alliance
The National Association of Realtors
The National Home of Your Own Alliance
Realty Times
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

CIS Publications

Home Ownership Guide (560k)

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2621 Roosevelt Street
Carlsbad, California 92008-1660
(760) 729-3866
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(760) 729-7155 TDD
(888) 676-3786 toll free

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