Shared Living

HMEA’s Shared Living Program is a residential option. Shared Living matches a person with a developmental disability (DD) to a Shared Living Provider. Providers may be families, couples or individuals. The match between the supported individual and the provider is key to the success of Shared Living. Providers offer needed support to the person… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

Shared Living provides people with the opportunity to become part of a family and a community. Shared living providers are carefully selected and trained to meet the needs and wishes of the people they live with. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation includes monthly visits by the shared living case manager Providers have access to our behavioral… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

An important alternative to group homes, the Shared Living program matches adults with disabilities with families or people (providers) who want to share their home. Providers support people with disabilities (PwD) with transportation, community involvement. They help with other activities of daily living like personal care, cooking and money management. This living arrangement provides… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

The Arc of Opportunity’s Shared Living residential program pairs adults with disabilities with non-family members who have the desire, ability, and available accommodations in their home to support an individual as a Home Care Provider. The staff at The Arc consider both the individual’s and the Home Care Provider’s aspirations, personal choices, lifestyle, and… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

Shared Living serves adults with developmental disabilities who are in need of a welcoming home that can provide ongoing support.  The person is matched by Venture with an individual or family who has been recruited and screened as a Shared Living Provider. As part of Venture’s responsibility to place an individual into a Shared Living Provider’s home,… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

In Shared Living, an individual, couple, or family share their home and life experiences with a person with an intellectual disability (ID). A shared living provider is willing to establish  a mutually supportive relationship. It offers the individual the opportunity to live the life they choose, through teaching, compassion and respect of choice.   My Choice… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

Advocates Shared Living matches people with disabilities to members of the community who provide care at home, much like a family member. People gain greater independence and opportunities for an active lifestyle in the community. They have the support and companionship of someone who cares for them at home. Our team works closely with… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

We believe everyone, regardless of the challenges encountered, has the right to “live a life like any other” – a life defined by purpose, contribution, social connections and meaningful employment in harmony with nature and the community. We provide self-directed, person-centered, non-stigmatizing, holistic supports to people with disabilities and their families. We strive to develop sustainable,… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

The Shared Living model allows us to help identify the best match that meets the needs, values, and vision of the people, the guardian, and that of the provider family. We are committed to finding a match that works for every party involved. The beauty of Shared Living is that it leaves so much… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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Shared Living

The Shared Living model allows us to help identify the best match that meets the needs, values, and vision of the people, the guardian, and that of the provider family. We are committed to finding a match that works for every party involved. The beauty of Shared Living is that it leaves so much… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]

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