Serving Adults: 10 Tips for Doctors Who Want to Have More Autism-Friendly and Neuro-Inclusive Visits
Doctors have a huge impact on an individual’s experience in their office. Some might believe that they have a great sense of understanding their patient’s needs and comforts, but how inclusive is that notion? Creating the kind of environment and…
Madison House Autism Foundation Receives 2020 DOF Cares Grant
Launched in 2007, The Disability Opportunity Fund (DOF) is the country’s only community development financial institution (CDFI) that targets the underserved population of people with disabilities. The DOF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which provides credit and financial services as…
Housing Highlight: Life Services Alternatives
At the Autism Housing Network, we love to highlight our housing listings and give you a peek inside. As people with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) have diverse support needs and preferences, we created a Virtual Tour of Housing…
A COVID Reality Check: 10 Practical Ways to Plan from Home for the Future of a Loved One with Autism or Other Intellectual/Developmental Disability
“What happens if I get COVID-19? Who would care for my son at home? What if I gave it to my autistic daughter?” The fragility of our everyday lives has been exposed as we all work together to stay safe…
Data Driven Housing Development for People with Autism and other Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
There are 7.37 million adults with I/DD in the United States. 6.14 million do not receive any publicly funded residential supports. Families and loved ones of adults with I/DD know that housing is a complicated piece of the puzzle. It…
Autism After 21 Day: Our Hope for the Future as the Prevalence of Autism Rises to 1 in 54
Today is April 21st, Autism After 21 Day, and COVID-19 has shaken our world. The fragility of our status quo has been exposed. Discrimination has reared its ugly head as ethicists debate whether people on the autism spectrum may be…
Madison House Autism Foundation’s Three Housing Initiatives
Madison House Autism Foundation's (MHAF) mission is to provide more support, more opportunities, and more hope to adults with autism and their families. We offer assistance and consultations with our Housing Director, Desiree Kameka for finding housing opportunities as well…
Autism After 21 Global Influence
MHAF site visits and presentations have influenced emerging projects in various countries around the world. From Israel to India, we are sharing lessons learned in the USA to help leaders abroad create more opportunities for adults with autism and other…
Self-Advocacy: One-Page Profile Template for Individuals with Autism
Sometimes people who aren't lucky enough to have neurodiversity in their lives could benefit from learning about the unique individuality of a person with autism. We have created a downloadable template that you can print, add a picture, fill out…
Tool Kit to Create Autism After 21 Day in Your Community
Each year over 100,000 children with autism become adults with autism. That is 400,000 people in the next four years turning 21--the age at which federally mandated services stop. They will join the millions of adults with disabilities who face…