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8292 ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: INNOVATIVE HOUSING ACROSS THE NATION
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Purchase Access- Introduction describing Madison Prince, a 24 year old on the spectrum with moderate support needs, his gifts and challenges, in the context of the importance of person-centered planning. There is no single solution for every individual on the autism spectrum, therefore intentional discussion, planning and documentaion for life goals and supports is imperative. Additionally, adults on the spectrum and families must be aware that a documented person-cenetered process and plan is now mandatory for funding under the new Center for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) regulations for Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) waivers.
Remembering the Past: Concise, important history of the dehumanizing institutions of the past, success of deinstitutionalization, and how policy has created more choice and control of housing options for people with disabilities. It is crucial that participants realize that advocates can influence policy.
Present: Brief overview of trends in national statistics of residential supports from the 2013 State of the State in Developmental Disabilities (University of Colorado) and the 2014 National Residential Information Systems Project (University of Minnesota), highlighting the lack of growth and need for more research, accountability, advocacy, and development of best-practice resources.
Virtual Tour: Brief description, photos, video (as time allows) and pros/cons of the following housing and support choices: group homes, supported living in one’s own home, accessory dwellings, adult foster family homes, multi-family planned communities, and working farms/ranches.
Summary (handout) and overview of websites where participants can access their state’s information on LTSS, affordable housing vouchers, as well as explore various resources and housing models on the Autism Housing Network.
Desiree Kameka gave a California specific presentation with similiar content to the ASA SF Bay Area Housing Conference, Oct 2014. View video of presentation here: http://vimeo.com/111477674
The goal of this presentation is to share the array of housing options while highlighting the best practices of specific examples from across the country that the presenter has visited. Participants will learn the differences of multiple housing options in order to compare and contrast available options in their own community, and/or be inspired to partner with others and foster a housing initiative in their local community.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast housing and support options.
- Identify ways to access information about state supports, relevant statistics, innovative housing initiatives, affordable housing vouchers, and the Autism Housing Network to explore more housing resources.
- Discuss how organizations and cohorts of individuals have facilitated more housing solutions in their local communities.
Content Area: Transition Planning and Options for Adulthood
Desiree Kameka, MTS
Director of Community Education, Outreach & Advocacy
Madison House Autism Foundation
