When the CDC announced that the prevalence rate of autism has risen yet again - (2018) 1 in 59 children - faces of …
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What Can Group Homes Offer People with Disabilities?
Group homes are homes in the community where a disability service provider both maintains and controls a household as …
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Spring Cleaning: Organization Solutions for Autism
Clutter in a living space can be a huge stressor for people with autism because it can contribute to sensory overload …
How Campus Models Help Seniors with Intellectual Disabilities Stay Connected
Bill, a charming 56-year-old Southern gentleman sits proudly under the lifetime’s worth of taekwondo medals and the …
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Designing Living Spaces for Autism on a Budget
As someone who is deaf, I have personally experienced the impact of architectural and design strategies utilized in the …
You Can Speak Up for Special Needs Housing Just Like This Father
My name is Alex Gargarita. I'm not a professional lobbyist or policy wonk - just an autism parent and advocate for …
You Can Speak Up for Special Needs Housing Just Like This FatherRead More
Challenges and Victories For Rident Park, An Emerging Community for Adults with Special Needs
Have you ever thought about building your own supported living community for adults with intellectual/developmental …
Public Assistance: A Lifeline for People with Special Needs
When you notice a cute little girl with Down Syndrome in Target or a young man on the autism spectrum excitedly flapping …
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5 Reasons Why Autistic Adults Should Consider Tiny Homes
Tiny home skeptics are asking, “Who would ever want to live in a 350 square-foot space?” As evidenced by the 40,000 …
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MHAF Guest Author, Catherine Boyle: Putting Accessory Units in Reach for Families
We are honored to feature the following article on accessory units by guest author, Catherine Boyle (pictured …
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Person-Centered Planning: What is it, and why does it matter?
Person-centered planning is more than just a buzzword, it is a system shift that puts the desires and life goals of a …
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“Who Moves?” Part II: Housing Terms Breed Confusion in the Disability Community
This article is Part II of a series. Please see Who Moves? Part I for background discussion leading to this …
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