Building a Neuro-Inclusive Housing Market: The Evidence and a Case for Action

• By: Denise D. Resnik First Place AZ/First Place Global Toyosi Adesoye, JD/MPA First Place Global Leadership Institute
• September 25th, 2026
• community-based services, HCBS settings rule, housing, housing policy, i/dd, neurodivergent adults, rental assistance, supportive housing
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Adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), including those with profound autism, are a growing population with well-documented housing needs.1,2 Despite decades of deinstitutionalization and investment in community-based services, a purpose-built housing market has...

Mindfulness and Meditation Practices for Stress Reduction

• By: Lori Lerner, LMSW, RYT-200 hr. Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• April 4th, 2025
• developmental disabilities, homeless services, mental health, mindfulness, Spring 2025 Issue, Stress Reduction, supportive housing, therapy, wellness
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Founded in 1978, Services for the UnderServed (S:US) works with over 37,000 individuals and families throughout New York City to create pathways to rich and productive lives by offering housing, employment, skills-building, treatment, and recovery services.1 S:US provides support in the areas of...

Accessory Dwelling Units Offer More Housing Options and Keep Loved Ones with Disabilities Close to Home

• By: NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara NY State Assembly’s Sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders
• March 26th, 2021
• accessory dwelling units, caregivers, family, housing, independence, independent housing, loan program, policy, Spring 2021 Issue, supportive housing, supports
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Moving out of a family home is often one of the biggest decisions in a young person’s life, representing a turn towards independence and a chance to create their own space in the world. While this is a big step for any individual, it can be especially challenging for individuals with...

A Responsive, New Wave of Real Estate Options for Adults with Autism and for Special Populations

• By: Desiree Kameka Galloway Madison House Autism Foundation Denise D. Resnik First Place® AZ
• October 1st, 2018
• adults, community, fall 2018 issue, housing, real estate, residential hosing, supportive housing
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Exciting new models for supportive housing are emerging, changing the landscape and raising the bar on dreams and expectations for the neurodiverse population. Far too many young adults are graduating from high school to the couch. They are socially isolated, unemployed or underemployed, and...

ASN Summer 2013 Issue

• July 1st, 2013
• adult support systems, autism services, community integration, housing accessibility, independent living, residential programs, supportive housing, transition to adulthood
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"Supportive Housing for Adults with Autism"   Articles in This...

Creating Innovative Housing Models Using Medicaid State Plan Services

• By: Catherine Boyle, MA, CGS Autism Housing Pathways
• July 1st, 2013
• autism housing solutions, disability services funding, housing affordability, housing policy advocacy, independent living supports, Medicaid state plan services, Section 8 housing, SSI benefits, supportive housing, voucher, waiver
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Approximately 90% of adults with autism are not employed full-time or are underemployed, and more than 80% of young adults with autism live in the family home (1). Nationally, the cost of a studio apartment is 90% of the federal SSI payment rate (2). Finding workable housing solutions for...

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
• adult services, financial planning, government benefits, housing planning, IDEA, independent living, person-centered planning, special needs financial planning, supportive housing, transition planning
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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...