Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Dear Listmates: My daughter who has autism is 17 1/2. Where would I start to investigate the possibility of developing a small home setting for adults with disabilities? I don't even know where to begin. Since there are so little services in our pathetic state of Illinois, I feel like perhaps it's going to require me to do something on my own. I live downstate in Illinois about an hour southwest of Springfield. Thanks! Jill A. Plato 26267 Panhandle Rd. Kane, IL 62054 217-942-6856 (home-eve) 618-498-5656 (day-work) 217-248-1117 (cell) **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 It is a longer reply than I can make at the moment, but for starters, aside from getting the non-existent funding, my recommendations would be, in this order; identify like-minded families in your community and assemble as a group to create something...even if you each want individual apartments, working together can be both comforting and powerful, especially when you visit legislators to tell your storie and try to sensitize them to the needs of their constituents who happen to have disabilities, then you represent a voting block...next have a talk with your Preadmission and Screening agency and update your PUNS to reflect your desire for housing for your child, they can also help you identify every agency that provides residential supports to people with disabilities in your geographic region, if you don't already know your resources. Next, investigate co-ops and microboards to see if that is another option for forming supports around your child or around the group that you put together. I am sure others will have different approaches or things to add to this beginning list. Making a time line and list of things to do might be helpful. You also might want to go look at a variety of housing options in your area and beyond to get a sense of what different living arrangements look like. Hope this helps! Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... 847/212-3036 (cell) Where do I start?? Dear Listmates: My daughter who has autism is 17 1/2. Where would I start to investigate the possibility of developing a small home setting for adults with disabilities? I don't even know where to begin. Since there are so little services in our pathetic state of Illinois, I feel like perhaps it's going to require me to do something on my own. I live downstate in Illinois about an hour southwest of Springfield. Thanks! Jill A. Plato 26267 Panhandle Rd. Kane, IL 62054 217-942-6856 (home-eve) 618-498-5656 (day-work) 217-248-1117 (cell) ************ **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpo p.com/?NCID= emlcntuswall0000 0001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Jill, The coop that may be forming is in Decatur - about 3 hours from you. That doesn't sound like something that would work. We're happy to help you get started if you can recruit a few more people to join you. I have tools to help you in putting together a recruitment packet. Also, we're planning a PATH facilitators training in Mt. Vernon April 29, 30 and May 1. This will also generate some interest in your region. If you know of organizations or people to send our flyers to - let me know and we'll be sure to include them. Thank you, Please call me to discuss further: 815-262-0699 From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of jillplato@... Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:30 PM IPADDUnite Subject: Where do I start?? Dear Listmates: My daughter who has autism is 17 1/2. Where would I start to investigate the possibility of developing a small home setting for adults with disabilities? I don't even know where to begin. Since there are so little services in our pathetic state of Illinois, I feel like perhaps it's going to require me to do something on my own. I live downstate in Illinois about an hour southwest of Springfield. Thanks! Jill A. Plato 26267 Panhandle Rd. Kane, IL 62054 217-942-6856 (home-eve) 618-498-5656 (day-work) 217-248-1117 (cell) **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi again, Jill. Would you be interested in talking more about cooperatives or microboards? Feel free to contact me and we can talk by phone. Also, we have a training in Mt. Vernon you might be interested in. Go to our website at www.managingtheartofliving.org I look forward to connecting with you in some way in the coming months. Take care, Partridge, M.S. Illinois Field Organizer From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of jillplato@... Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:30 PM IPADDUnite Subject: Where do I start?? Dear Listmates: My daughter who has autism is 17 1/2. Where would I start to investigate the possibility of developing a small home setting for adults with disabilities? I don't even know where to begin. Since there are so little services in our pathetic state of Illinois, I feel like perhaps it's going to require me to do something on my own. I live downstate in Illinois about an hour southwest of Springfield. Thanks! Jill A. Plato 26267 Panhandle Rd. Kane, IL 62054 217-942-6856 (home-eve) 618-498-5656 (day-work) 217-248-1117 (cell) **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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