CoHousing to Meet Needs of Disabled | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: RaynMom2 (RaynMom2aol.com) | |
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 21:40:34 -0600 |
Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a few weeks. I'm the parent of a 20 year old with autism. I'm interested in forming a cohousing group for families with disabled children & adult dependents, particularly those with autism. I believe that cohousing could provide a safe & secure permanent residence for people with developmental disabilities where they would have the opportunity to live like their non-disabled peers instead of in institutions and other undesirable or hazardous environments. Has anyone on the list had experience with this type of arrangement? The type of cohousing arrangement I have in mind would be for entire families, not just the disabled family members. Non-family members would also be welcome in the community if they have a desire to live & work with people who have disabilities. What is the likelihood of supporting a venture of this type with private funds? Families of disabled children often have limited resources and must pay for medical care & services out of their own pocket which are not covered by insurance or government programs. So, it's unlikely that families will have the resources necessary to finance a project like this themselves. What about government funding, grants, etc.? What are the likely drawbacks of utilizing government funding (other than the obvious red-tape)? Anyone have any thoughts or experience in this area? Any info will be appreciated - especially links to similar endeavors. Thank you, Carol http://www.geocities.com/~raynmom/index.html
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CoHousing to Meet Needs of Disabled RaynMom2, February 21 1999
- re: CoHousing to Meet Needs of Disabled Maren Leyla Cooke, February 22 1999
- Re: CoHousing to Meet Needs of Disabled RaynMom2, February 22 1999
- Re: CoHousing to Meet Needs of Disabled Diane Simpson, February 22 1999
- Re: CoHousing to Meet Needs of Disabled Fred H. Olson, February 23 1999
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