Driving through rural Texas, I didn’t know what to expect from a “farmstead.” There are mixed opinions in the autism world about whether farmsteads are isolating and segregating; or if they give access to a lifestyle otherwise not available to…
When I volunteered to write this blog post, I was given the suggestion to write about hopes I have in this new year for Drew, my brother, who is both deaf and autistic. Like most siblings, I am not in…
Access to affordable and supportive housing is becoming increasingly challenging, and funding for waiver supports and housing vouchers is not meeting the demand. It is concerning that professional, non-state resident advocates are writing letters to Medicaid authorities in Arizona and…
Denny Roger’s daughter, Emily, was at a dead-end. Her family modified their home so she could have her own space, but her frequent meltdowns expressed her dissatisfaction and frustration. She moved into a home in the community with a roommate,…
“On my own”: Those three simple words, create a phrase filled with a lot of excitement and uncertainty. It is a well-known phrase, mainly used when going off to college or snagging that first home to rent or buy. That…
Star Ford is an autistic social entrepreneur who started Ócate Cliffs, an eco-retreat center located on 139 acres in the mountains of beautiful New Mexico. This “autistic workspace” will create employment for about 20 autistic adults. Read our interview with…
Pam’s mother promised that Pam would be able to stay in her family home and continue her existing lifestyle even when her mother was no longer around. Upon her mother's death, Pam was fortunate to have siblings that were prepared…