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Volume 2 / Issue 1, 2022

Welcome to the Journey - Fall 2022

We believe the best inspiration comes from unexpected places, from people working in the field of housing for adults with IDD, and from the experts who guide us along the way. In this issue of The Journey we imagine the changes that are possible ... in our families, our communities and our world.

In this issue...

We are thrilled to announce our free Residential Assessments to families in WA state! We also welcome our newest team member, and discuss the gaps that weren't going away. We talk about the importance of the little things, provide some guidance for young adults beginning college life, and launch our first-ever holiday gift guide. Finally, we share a guest post on faith, and review the binge-worth Netflix series Love on the Spectrum.

P4H Awarded Grant Funds to Reach Thousands of Families

Nov 18, 2022

Pam Blanton

Partners4Housing CEO

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from the Dan Thompson Memorial Fund, we can now provide free Benefits and Housing Reviews to 6,688 families in Washington State.

Not Just Another Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 18, 2022

Carol Pearson

Partners4Housing

This season, shop with a purpose. Shop at disability-owned businesses. Our first ever holiday gift guide features some funny, beautiful, and delicious gifts that are sure to add something extra special to your gift giving this year.

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Something Sacred’s Going on Here

Nov 18, 2022

Timothy Moore

L'Arche Atlanta

“His joy taught me to let down my guard and consider there was something sacred going on here. Victor taught me to find appreciation in a religious tradition that wasn’t mine, that I had in fact been taught to consider theologically suspicious. I grew to appreciate religious diversity because of Vic.”

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Preparing for Life on Campus

Nov 18, 2022

Shea Belsky

Academic settings can be a turbulent environment for autistic learners, especially collegiate settings. Shea Belsky shares his experiences at Cornell University and provides some solid advice both for students, and the college staff who support them.

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Meet Mara Topps

Nov 18, 2022

Carol Pearson

Partners4Housing

Help us welcome the newest member on our team here at Partners4Housing, as we continue to expand to serve more families and their Loved Ones.

Love on the Spectrum … the Reality Series

Nov 18, 2022

Cheilaugh Garvey

Freelance contributor

Looking for your next binge-worthy TV show? Add “Love on the Spectrum” to your list. Follow six extraordinary people on their quest to find true love and partnership while navigating life on the autism spectrum. This poignant view into navigating the tumultuous dating game is nothing short of uplifting and inspiring.

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It’s the Little Things

Nov 18, 2022

Pam Blanton

Partners4Housing CEO

In this first installment of our two-part series on The Little Things, Pam shares her thoughts on the idea of choice … one of the critical elements that, in her experience, make community-based living so fulfilling.

A mature man and woman sit together at a table in front of a silver laptop, with a kitchen in the background. The man is on the left, has dark hair, black-rimmed glasses, is smiling with an open mouth, and is wearing a light blue, short-sleeved button-down shirt. The woman is on the right, has shoulder-lenghth white hair and silver-rimmed glasses, and is wearing a textured lavender blouse and a long metallic necklace.

A Webinar about Shared Living

Nov 18, 2022

Pam Blanton

Partners4Housing CEO

When you’re ready to start thinking about independent housing for your Loved One, we’re here for you. Sign up for our free family webinar to learn about your options, and how we might be able to help. There’s no obligation, no pushy sales pitch, just a welcoming place to connect and learn.

The Gaps That Weren't Going Away

Nov 18, 2022

Carol Pearson

Partners4Housing

“I see these gaps over and over, after almost 15 years in this field, and I’m not seeing any new solutions, so let’s try to figure this out.” This was the inspiration that led Allison Kleinman to launch her own company. Learn how her company helps adults with disabilities imagine a new kind of person-centered life, serving the New York and Tri-State Area.