Melmark New England

Ending the Cliff: Creating a Bridge to an Innovative Program Model for Community-Based Services for Young Adults with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

To create a model of adult services transition planning/execution that bridges the disconnect between children?s services and disparate young adult services.To develop comprehensive public policy guidelines and a mixed-use demonstration project modeling a continuum of care for adults with autism.

CATEGORY: Community Change
LOCATION: Andover, MA
AMOUNT: $200,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: http://www.melmarkne.org/

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


SAFEGUARDING GAINS IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Based in Northampton, The Center for Public Representation (CPR) is a nationally recognized legal advocacy organization that designs and implements systematic reform and initiatives to ensure people with disabilities can live in the community and exercise choice in all aspects of their lives. The organization is committed to equality, diversity, and social justice. The Center’s … Continued