All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘housing’
Our Hope for the 1 in 59 Children Diagnosed with Autism Today
When the CDC announced that the prevalence rate of autism has risen yet again – 1 in 59 children – […]
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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 well […]
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Coalition for Community Choice Advocates Unite for Choice in “Finding ‘CommUnity'”
The Coalition for Community Choice (CCC), founded by Madison House Autism Foundation, is effort led by of hundreds of organizations and […]
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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 […]
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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 disabilities (I/DDs)? Maybe you’ve considered […]
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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 […]
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5 Things You Need to Know About Disability Housing and Advocacy
If you or a loved one has an intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) and/or autism, it is imperative that you consider the […]
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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 […]
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Rolling Stone Exposé, “Luke’s Best Chance,” Highlights MHAF’s Housing Program
In “Luke’s Best Chance: One Man’s Fight for His Autistic Son,” Pulitzer Prize-winner and father, Paul Solotaroff, explores the national […]
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Independent Apartment Communities: What Are They, and Why Do They Matter?
The following hypothetical situation is based on observations from a recent visit to an Independent Apartment Community, Casa de Amma: Imagine […]
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