Autism Housing Network

New webinar series for housing developers! Learn more at the link and register today!

Love the Housing Colorado conference! One of my presentations included a lightning round of examples from across the country and attendees responded with this word cloud from the affordable housing industry participants present ?? Kudos to co-presenters: Inclusive Housing Coalition and Timothy Dolan , Broomfield Housing Alliance and Kristin Hyser as well as Renee Saia, PMP, CSM from Colorado Housing and Finance Authority who is leading their Health and Housing initiatives, and the amazing work of Fax Partnership under the leadership of Monica Martinez ??

Several updates to the SSI program are taking effect, impacting how benefits are calculated, alleviating reporting burdens and likely expanding the number of people who qualify for the program.

With new guidance, federal officials are working to make it easier for people with disabilities to transition out of institutions or avoid such settings altogether.

Connect with like-minded leaders on housing, healthcare, and community options for autistic adults and others with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities! Learn more about the upcoming First Place Global Symposium at the link below. First Place Global Leadership Institute

AHN Director Desiree Kameka Galloway has been sharing about the importance of autism-friendly housing at a series of conferences this season. Big thanks to Alliance (Colorado)!

AHN Director Desiree Kameka Galloway will also be presenting at this year’s conference! Check out their great schedule at their link below.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is seeking public comments to help shape a Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. Following Executive Order 14091, which aims to advance racial equity and support underserved communities, OSTP's Subcommittee on Equitable Data (SED) formed the Disability Data Interagency Working Group (DDIWG). This group, composed of officials from multiple federal departments and agencies, is working to develop an Evidence Agenda that will enhance the government's ability to make data-informed decisions to advance equity for the disability community. Members of the public are invited to share your input on the diverse needs and experiences within the disability community, and how these can be best captured in federal data. Disability-related disparities, accessibility, data security, and civil rights are among the topics covered. Please submit your comments directly to the RFI. The comment period is open until July 15, 2024.

At the Autism Housing Network, we offer support and guidance for navigating the options available. Check out the A Place in the World Report, written in collaboration with First Place Global Leadership Institute and Arizona State University, for additional data and recommendations. https://lnkd.in/gMq4bCTF #inclusivehousing #autismadvocacy #autismafter21 Image Description: A picture of a row of houses with text that says, “75% of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live with a family caregiver. What happens when they are no longer able to care for them?”

Federal officials are reshaping the rules surrounding Medicaid home and community-based services for people with disabilities in an effort to improve access and strengthen the direct support professional workforce.