Searching for an Appropriate and Safe Residential Community

• By: Carolann Garafola, MA Mt. Bethel Village
• July 1st, 2013
• adult autism support, caregiver decision-making, employment, housing, independent living, nutrition, Residential housing, safety, safety in housing, sibling caregiving, staffing and support services, transition to adulthood
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As the adult population with ASD grows and their parents age, the primary concerns of the parents or guardians are: Where will my son or daughter live when I am not here? Where can my adult/child live even in a semi-independent community setting? Who will be responsible for managing the over-sight...

Transition to Housing: A Framework for Planning

• By: Cynthia R. Haddad, CFP John W. Nadworny, CFP Shepherd Financial Partners Leo V. Sarkissian, MSW The Arc of Massachusetts
• April 1st, 2012
• financial planning, housing, IDEA, transition
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Transition is a critical time for young adults. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school systems are required to begin transition services when youth reach the age of 16 years (some states do require it to start at 14 years). IDEA is the law for special education...

The Road to Adulthood

• By: Carolann Garafola, MA Mt. Bethel Village
• April 1st, 2012
• adults, housing, planning, transition
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Transition from school to the adult world is exhilarating for some, terrifying for others. Some families have described it “like falling off a cliff and never knowing when we will hit the bottom or climb back to the precipice.” This time is well-described by the hundreds of families who worry...