Building Dream Communities for Adults with ASD: Six Videos
Sweetwater Spectrum, Sonoma
[Co-sponsored by Morgan Autism Center]
Place: Morgan Autism Center, SJ, Feb 22, 2014
Speakers: Mark Jackson, Peak Partners, LLC, and co-founder, Sweetwater Spectrum, Sonoma; Deirdre Sheerin, CEO/Executive Director, Sweetwater Spectrum; Anna Wang, Friends of Children with Special Needs, Fremont; Susan Houghton, Sunflower Hill project, Pleasanton; Jill Escher, Claradon Properties, LLC
Topic: Many parents of children substantially affected by autism/DD dream of joining with other parents to create mini residential communities with enriching activities, outdoor space (for swimming, swinging, jumping, running), a cheerful and safe built environment, plenty of supervision from well trained and caring staff, and a location within easy distance of family, day programs, supported employment, and community activities. This workshop is for parents and professionals who want to take an active role in developing such mini-communities. Financial (both privately funded and nonprofit/charitable models), development, and operational aspects were discussed.
Place: Morgan Autism Center, SJ, Feb 22, 2014
Speakers: Mark Jackson, Peak Partners, LLC, and co-founder, Sweetwater Spectrum, Sonoma; Deirdre Sheerin, CEO/Executive Director, Sweetwater Spectrum; Anna Wang, Friends of Children with Special Needs, Fremont; Susan Houghton, Sunflower Hill project, Pleasanton; Jill Escher, Claradon Properties, LLC
Topic: Many parents of children substantially affected by autism/DD dream of joining with other parents to create mini residential communities with enriching activities, outdoor space (for swimming, swinging, jumping, running), a cheerful and safe built environment, plenty of supervision from well trained and caring staff, and a location within easy distance of family, day programs, supported employment, and community activities. This workshop is for parents and professionals who want to take an active role in developing such mini-communities. Financial (both privately funded and nonprofit/charitable models), development, and operational aspects were discussed.
Video 1: Introduction: What Our ASD Adults Needs
http://vimeo.com/87418357
http://vimeo.com/87418357
Video 2: Deirdre Sheerin, Sweetwater Spectrum, Sonoma
http://vimeo.com/87956475
http://vimeo.com/87956475
Video 3: Anna Wang, Friends of Children with Special Needs, Fremont
https://vimeo.com/87967125
https://vimeo.com/87967125
Video 4: Susan Houghton, Sunflower Hill
http://vimeo.com/87971840
http://vimeo.com/87971840
Video 5: Jill Escher, the Autism-Inclusive Multiplex
http://vimeo.com/87523821
http://vimeo.com/87523821
Video 6: Mark Jackson, What to Consider When Launching an Autism Housing Project
https://vimeo.com/88509288
https://vimeo.com/88509288