Housing for people with autism is a growing crisis.
Our mission to provide resort-style community homes for men and women on the autism spectrum and other neurologic and physical disorders.
Did you know that…
40% of people with autism nonverbal.
About 75% of autistic adults are not employed.
Only 7% have access to support to live outside of their family home.
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a long-term living solution for all the unspoken dreams of families facing an adult with autism and other neurologic and physical disorder.
FAQs
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Our community will accommodate approximately 60-100 residents – all who will have access to 24-hour compassionate staff, that are available for varying levels of need.
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Each lodge-like home will be made up of two wings joined together by one large, common area. Each wing will contain 2 complete en-suites. Each bedroom and complete bathroom will be built to ADA specifications. Each home will be fully self-contained with a large gathering area for socializing, eating together, crafts, and watching TV.
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We will create space designed for life-long learning, indoor sports, dances and theatrical performances. This space will include a large multipurpose building with an indoor gymnasium.
Our outdoor activities will include basketball courts, a large therapy and recreation pool, gardens for cultivating fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants.
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Each lodge will provide a complete kitchen with a stove and oven for independent cooking. Residents will be provided high quality food, including their favorite recipes from mom and dad!
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Our goal is to create a fulfilling work environment that provides a long term career for our staff, insuring we provide the best care possible to our residents.
The supported living model of Home Life Community is based on co-housing, and offers choice to our residents with individual, customized and flexible programs, supporting life skills training, continuing education, gardening, art/music, exercise, and healthy lifestyles.
— Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, founder of Home Life Community