- P20 -

Living WithIndependence RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITHINTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES personalresponsibility LIVE Meaningfulcommunity WORK AppropriateSUPPORT THRIVE Figuring OutWhats NextIs So Difficult Adults with disabilities desire to live with independence and reach their potential but there are very few options specifically designed to make this a reality. Because of this problem Families dont haveadequate optionsfor whats nextas the ageoutapproaches. Instead they are living with aging parents relativesor caregivers and struggle withno long term plan. Most adults with disabilitiesare living withaging parentsand no longterm plan.