Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for …Core Values –Lifetime of Support Working...
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Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living
with Autism and Related Disorders
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Matthew, age 4
Incidence of autism, 1 : 10,000 toddlers
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Matthew, age 19
Incidence of autism today, 1 : 110
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Mission
To advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism
and their families.
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Core Values – Lifetime of Support
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ResidentialVocational
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Act with respect, compassion and a sense of urgency.
Nurture families, respecting their diversity, rights and the individuality of their children.
Work for excellence and continuous improvement.
Maintain the highest level of integrity in everything we do.
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Promote cooperation, collaboration and teamwork
Be accountable to donors, families, peers and fellow research partners.
Commit to build, test and model best practices.
Serve as a leader in quality research.
Core Values – Lifetime of Support
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Educational
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School
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SARRC’s Approach
Family-centered
Inclusive
Research-based
Personalized
Collaborative
Impact-oriented
Pioneering
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Overview
Pioneering a fully integrated approach to autism research and comprehensive community resource.
Conducting autism research since 1997.
Raising $40 million from private sources for the cause.
Active collaborations with schools, clinical programs and government agencies.
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2009 Achievements •
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Provided services to more than 2,700 children, teens and young adults with ASDs, more than 4,000 parents, family members and typical peers, and more than 5,000 educational and medical professionals and paraprofessionals.
Screened 2,058 individuals, 557 family members and 464 typical peers for research studies. Active collaborations with schools, clinical programs and government agencies.
Provided 225 young adults with ASDs and 75 peer mentors with pre-vocational job training and work experience at art and culture venues and with non-profit organizations. Tracked more than 18,000 hours of volunteer community service.
Implemented SARRC’s employment services program for adults with ASDs, enrolling more than 135 individuals; 46 are gainfully employed.
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Opening Doors Study
A report designed to advance the development of replicable residential models that offer quality, affordable housing options
within the fabric of their communities.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI) Arizona••Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)ASU Stardust Center for Affordable Homes & the Family
• ASU Herberger Institute, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
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Within the next 15 years, more than 500,000 Americans with
autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) will enter adulthood.
How do we as a society respond to the pressing question looming today for millions of parents of
children with autism:
Who will care for my child when I’m no longer able to do so?
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Study Objectives1. Evaluate existing residential programs and properties; identify best practices.
2. Develop a set of goals for sustainable residential community design.
3. Identify and analyze available financing options that support scalability.
4. Guide the design of residential options.
5. Increase public awareness of the growth trends in the population.
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Assessed current options based on the identification of more than 100 properties serving developmentally disabled, physically disabled and other special needs populations
17 projects selected for more thorough research and/or on-site visits
Investigated trends and innovations in housing for other special needs populations
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“Hundreds of thousands of parents of children with
autism across the country can no longer afford to wait
for new doors to open.”
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What’s Next for Adults Living With Autism:Market Demand & Pressing Concerns
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Pressing Concerns•
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Economic cost of system’s failure have far-reaching implications
Costs society billions of dollars annually
As much as 90% of the costs of caring for an individual with autism are in adult services
The population represents a community of workers, many of whom can meet the needs of employers provided adequate supports are in place
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“Societal costs can be dramatically reduced if the
right lifelong living and learning opportunities are
available.”
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Summary of Major Findings•
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Lack Of Consistency In The Definition Of Residential Options
Void Of Market Data
Lack Of Documented Design Guidelines
Shortage Of Turn-Key Support Service Models
Limited and Cumbersome Access To Capital
Critical Short-Term Needs
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Today, the number of housing choices for adults living with autism spectrum and related
disorders is extremely limited.
“Current financing options, both public and private, have been
insufficient in size and scope to support the creation of
appropriate housing at scale for the current population, much less
the anticipated growth.”
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Residential Options
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Transitional Models
Supported Living
Supervised Living
Group Homes
Agricultural Programs
Intermediate Care Facility
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“We must restructure the way existing government funding is
allocated to housing resources for the developmentally disabled in order to grow a sustainable real
estate supply over time.”
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Financing Options•
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Large Donor/Charitable Contribution Model
Low Income Housing
Private Pay
Government Funded and Operated
Medicaid/Title XIX and SSI
Although there are a variety of sources for capital funding, organizations most often use two to three sources to cobble together a
workable financial model for the projects.
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“Real estate developers, homebuilders and architects
need to know how best to create autism-friendly environments and how
residents can be supported in their homes and communities.”
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Home Design GoalsEnsure Safety & SecurityA safe living environment is the top priority. Issues range from providing appropriate security systems to selecting non-toxic products and materials.
Maximize Familiarity, Stability & ClarityChanges and transitions can be problematic for adults with ASDs so creating continuity and connection with the past is important. Design strategies include logical spatial layout and use of familiar materials.
Minimize Sensory Overload & Simplify The sensory environment by designing spaces to be quiet, visually calm, well ventilated and to have appropriate lighting.
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Allow Opportunities for Controlling Social Interaction & PrivacyTo accommodate personal preferences, the design of any home should provide residents with a variety of social opportunities included within a singular space.
Provide Adequate Choice & IndependenceThe physical environment should be designed so options are available but few and flexible so that it can be adapted to changes in residents’ needs over time.
Foster Health & WellnessTo address any ongoing health vulnerabilities, the physical design should promote healthy living through the use non-toxic materials, the availability of natural light, good ventilation and incorporation of universal design strategies.
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Enhance One’s DignityEverything from selecting a neighborhood that accepts diversity and supports its residents to designing a home that allows residents to personalize their spaces and define their living arrangements serves to enhance one’s dignity.
Ensure DurabilityInvesting in high-quality materials, fixtures and appliances at the outset will result in lower maintenance/replacement costs and will optimize resident safety.
Achieve AffordabilityDesigning for longevity and incorporating green building practices can lower costs over the lifetime of the home.
Ensure Accessibility & Support in the Surrounding CommunityCritical to the overall success of any residential development. Access to transportation, community services, entertainment and shopping coupled with a supportive neighborhood community will create the best possible situation for the residents.
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Home Design Guidelines
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Neighborhood
Floor Plan Strategies
Outdoor Spaces
Living/Community Rooms
Kitchens
Hallways, Stairs & Ramps
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Home Design Guidelines
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Bedrooms
Sensory Rooms
Bathrooms
Laundry Room
Technology
Appliances & Fixtures
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Home Design Guidelines
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Visual Cues
Ventilation
Lighting
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Acoustics
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“The solutions for addressing an issue as complex and
sweeping in scope and impact as housing for a special needs
population of more than 500,000 individuals and
growing must be addressed on multiple fronts...and we must identify which market forces
can serve as catalysts for advancing the
design/development of residential options.”
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Recommendations & Next Steps
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Conduct National and Market Specific Surveys
Create an Interactive Database of Housing Options
Develop and Test Soft Infrastructure Support Models
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Recommendations & Next Steps
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Develop Prototypes to Test Best Practices and New Ideas
Respond to Current and Short-Term Demand
Increase and Systematize Capital Resources From Public Agencies
Pursue Testing of Innovative Options
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“The recommendations included in Opening Doors will not only advance public-private-nonprofit collaborations
in the development of community housing initiatives, they will also provide short-term benefits to adults living
with autism and their families.”
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Supporting Individuals with Autism & Their Families
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Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with
Autism and Related Disorders
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