Re: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

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My understanding of what they are saying is that planned communities are bad because they are over-protecting our children, and the solution is one-on-one care that, coincidentally, Haven supplies. However, they don't touch on the affordability aspect of this one-on-one care, not mentioning that it would be beyond reach for many of us. If anyone reads anything different in this letter, please let me know!Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 10:38:17 AMSubject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0500Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

From: Haven, Inc. [info@...]Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00 AMTo: Haven, Inc.Subject: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

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An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open

discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears

about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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I agree this sounds like their only objection is that the kids would be safe.

It doesn't mention that there are other reasons for planned communities, such as

socialization with people who have similar abilities and interests, supports

like transportation, life coaching, educational supports, etc. - things not

un-like what are offered for the elderly at Knoxx Village in Pompano beach.

If you really want your eyes opened you should read the inane objections the

FDDC has to planned communities. They seem to have a not in my backyard

mentality. If you want a lot of good information and want to read about a

planned community in Brevard county, the following sites are good to visit.

www.pppflorida.org

www.PromiseinBrevard.com

Glenda

>

> My understanding of what they are saying is that planned communities are bad

> because they are over-protecting our children, and the solution is one-on-one

> care that, coincidentally, Haven supplies. However, they don't

touch

> on the affordability aspect of this one-on-one care, not mentioning that it

> would be beyond reach for many of us.

>

>

> If anyone reads anything different in this letter, please let me know!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

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> Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 10:38:17 AM

> Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

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> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0500

> Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

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>

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> ________________________________

> From: Haven, Inc. [info@...]

> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00 AM

> To: Haven, Inc.

> Subject: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

>

>

> Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

>

>

>

> An open letter from Haven, Inc.

> Dear Friend,

> When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the

> boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with

> developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day

program

> background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full

inclusion

> if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be

> accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the

> support services for people with developmental disabilities completely

backwards

> and in turn see many families embracing this move!

>

> In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the

> misconceptions these " Planned Communities " bring, we have written an open

letter

> addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on

> the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with

> us or not. Open discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress.

We

> would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this

> letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.

>

> It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we

present

> these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Haven, Inc.

>

> 2554 Moody Rd

> Orange Park, Florida 32073

>

> EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

>

> Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a

great

> idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a

> developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to

> worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if

he

> is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt.

> But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me

> the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and

> keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

>

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This is just another agenda-driven posting to bash Planned Communities.

As advocates for our children, adults and otherwise, we need to

Support individuals.........not ideologies.

The need is great. Resources are insufficient. Quality residential options do not exist for most of our adult and soon to be adult children.

We need residential options, emphasis on "options"........meaning choices to consider....meaning what you need to have in order to give meaning to heretofore "theoretical' concepts of person-centered planning and self-determination.

Regards,

Lucille

's mom

My understanding of what they are saying is that planned communities are bad because they are over-protecting our children, and the solution is one-on-one care that, coincidentally, Haven supplies. However, they don't touch on the affordability aspect of this one-on-one care, not mentioning that it would be beyond reach for many of us. If anyone reads anything different in this letter, please let me know!

Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 10:38:17 AMSubject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0500Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

From: Haven, Inc. [info@...]Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00 AMTo: Haven, Inc.Subject: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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Why don't they bash the "retirement communities" or the assisted living communities that are making a fortune and supposedly provide the same type of community choice that parents would like for their adults/children? Hey, I would like to work, play golf (if I could play), swim, have catered gourmet meals, come & go as I like but still have the ability to "socialize" with other like minded adults in a "safe" community - wouldn't you?

To: sList Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 12:43:38 AMSubject: Re: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

:

This is just another agenda-driven posting to bash Planned Communities.

As advocates for our children, adults and otherwise, we need to

Support individuals.........not ideologies.

The need is great. Resources are insufficient. Quality residential options do not exist for most of our adult and soon to be adult children.

We need residential options, emphasis on "options"........meaning choices to consider....meaning what you need to have in order to give meaning to heretofore "theoretical' concepts of person-centered planning and self-determination.

Regards,

Lucille

's mom

My understanding of what they are saying is that planned communities are bad because they are over-protecting our children, and the solution is one-on-one care that, coincidentally, Haven supplies. However, they don't touch on the affordability aspect of this one-on-one care, not mentioning that it would be beyond reach for many of us. If anyone reads anything different in this letter, please let me know!

Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 10:38:17 AMSubject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0500Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

From: Haven, Inc. [info@...]Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00 AMTo: Haven, Inc.Subject: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open

discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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there needs to be choices for all perspectives, ideas, values and possibilities for constructing life options ...

To: sList Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 12:43:38 AMSubject: Re: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

:

This is just another agenda-driven posting to bash Planned Communities.

As advocates for our children, adults and otherwise, we need to

Support individuals.........not ideologies.

The need is great. Resources are insufficient. Quality residential options do not exist for most of our adult and soon to be adult children.

We need residential options, emphasis on "options"........meaning choices to consider....meaning what you need to have in order to give meaning to heretofore "theoretical' concepts of person-centered planning and self-determination.

Regards,

Lucille

's mom

My understanding of what they are saying is that planned communities are bad because they are over-protecting our children, and the solution is one-on-one care that, coincidentally, Haven supplies. However, they don't touch on the affordability aspect of this one-on-one care, not mentioning that it would be beyond reach for many of us. If anyone reads anything different in this letter, please let me know!

Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 10:38:17 AMSubject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0500Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

From: Haven, Inc. [info@...]Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00 AMTo: Haven, Inc.Subject: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open

discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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I agree that we need to have access to all types of options. Haven is right and so is everyone else. That is the point. It is just as wrong for me to say that inclusion in the community at large is bad, as it is for Mr. to say that planned communities are bad. I know there is a philosophy of inclusion and living in it with everyone else. The reality that I have lived with is you can live in a home in the community "physically" and not be in the community "socially". While there are instances where this does happen and it working great, the majority are not happening the way Haven depicts it.

I think that all of us would agree that if of our adult children with disabilities could live in the broader community and be "a part of it" rather than "apart from it", we would prefer that. The reality is that I doubt in my lifetime we will see that type of acceptance everywhere. Does that mean we don't continue to push for what Haven is saying? Of course not. However, to make blanket statements that include "all", is what scares me. Any statement that says "all", is usually false. We have to allow families and their children with disabilities to make choices and just because my choice or my daughter's choice doesn't agree with Haven's or the DD Council's or Barak Obama's, doesn't mean that we are wrong.

In closing, I think we as a community need to be open to the options and not criticize or try to stop families from what they want for their child. The fear of institutions of the past is unfounded and merely a scare tactic. There is just as much (if nor more) abuse going on in group homes as there is in family homes and institutions. There are sick people everywhere and to use that as the reason, not to have planned communities is ridiculous. It would be just as wrong for me to fight Haven's approach as it is for Haven to fight mine.

Regards,

Ven Sequenzia

President

Autism Society of America

State of Florida Chapter

Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!

In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.

It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT COMMENTING!!! THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT. This IS America. We have the God given rights to live our lives the way we see fit. We have God given rights to raise our children the way we see fit. People may disagree with your methods, but that does not mean, you have less of a right to be free than anyone else. Blanket statements is what will choke us to death the fastest.Subject: Re: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for FloridaTo: sList Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 3:27 PM

I agree that we need to have access to all types of options. Haven is right and so is everyone else. That is the point. It is just as wrong for me to say that inclusion in the community at large is bad, as it is for Mr. to say that planned communities are bad. I know there is a philosophy of inclusion and living in it with everyone else. The reality that I have lived with is you can live in a home in the community "physically" and not be in the community "socially". While there are instances where this does happen and it working great, the majority are not happening the way Haven depicts it.

I think that all of us would agree that if of our adult children with disabilities could live in the broader community and be "a part of it" rather than "apart from it", we would prefer that. The reality is that I doubt in my lifetime we will see that type of acceptance everywhere. Does that mean we don't continue to push for what Haven is saying? Of course not. However, to make blanket statements that include "all", is what scares me. Any statement that says "all", is usually false. We have to allow families and their children with disabilities to make choices and just because my choice or my daughter's choice doesn't agree with Haven's or the DD Council's or Barak Obama's, doesn't mean that we are wrong.

In closing, I think we as a community need to be open to the options and not criticize or try to stop families from what they want for their child. The fear of institutions of the past is unfounded and merely a scare tactic. There is just as much (if nor more) abuse going on in group homes as there is in family homes and institutions. There are sick people everywhere and to use that as the reason, not to have planned communities is ridiculous. It would be just as wrong for me to fight Haven's approach as it is for Haven to fight mine.

Regards,

Ven Sequenzia

President

Autism Society of America

State of Florida Chapter

Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!

In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.

It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about.

Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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Well said, thank you.

To: sList Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 10:27:53 AMSubject: Re: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

I agree that we need to have access to all types of options. Haven is right and so is everyone else. That is the point. It is just as wrong for me to say that inclusion in the community at large is bad, as it is for Mr. to say that planned communities are bad. I know there is a philosophy of inclusion and living in it with everyone else. The reality that I have lived with is you can live in a home in the community "physically" and not be in the community "socially". While there are instances where this does happen and it working great, the majority are not happening the way Haven depicts it.

I think that all of us would agree that if of our adult children with disabilities could live in the broader community and be "a part of it" rather than "apart from it", we would prefer that. The reality is that I doubt in my lifetime we will see that type of acceptance everywhere. Does that mean we don't continue to push for what Haven is saying? Of course not. However, to make blanket statements that include "all", is what scares me. Any statement that says "all", is usually false. We have to allow families and their children with disabilities to make choices and just because my choice or my daughter's choice doesn't agree with Haven's or the DD Council's or Barak Obama's, doesn't mean that we are wrong.

In closing, I think we as a community need to be open to the options and not criticize or try to stop families from what they want for their child. The fear of institutions of the past is unfounded and merely a scare tactic. There is just as much (if nor more) abuse going on in group homes as there is in family homes and institutions. There are sick people everywhere and to use that as the reason, not to have planned communities is ridiculous. It would be just as wrong for me to fight Haven's approach as it is for Haven to fight mine.

Regards, Ven Sequenzia President Autism Society of America State of Florida Chapter

Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open

discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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