Autism Awareness or Acceptance is not enough. We need help!
What comes to mind when you hear the word “autism?” Perhaps you envision your elementary classmate who would always plug his ears; or a video on YouTube of the screaming toddler; or perhaps even Dr. Shaun Murphy from the hit…
UN-Habitat Invites Autism Housing Network Director to Speak at World Human Rights Cities Forum
The Autism Housing Network (AHN) Director, Desiree Kameka Galloway, was invited by UN-Habitat as a speaker at the World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) during the week of World Habitat Day to discuss housing issues for individuals with autism and…
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…