Shared Living matches people with developmental disabilities (DD) with non-disabled people and families. People with DD might live and grow in a home-based situation. They experience the everyday activities of family and community life. Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Near Public Transportation, Accessible Public Transportation Pathlight Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8,… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]
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Shared living is an alternative to a 24-hour group home for adults receiving services through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Shared Living providers welcome a person into their stable and caring home setting. They give an appropriate level of care and get paid an income to do so. Providers include single parents,… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]
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 [...]
Shared Living
The Venture Shared Living program focuses on providing people with developmental disabilities a compatible home environment to enrich their lives. Providers welcome an adult with a disability into their homes, lives and families. The ultimate goal is for the individual and provider to establish a mutually supportive relationship. Shared Living Caregiver Guidelines * Provide the… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]
Shared Living
We take a personalized approach to creating a shared home. That approach begins with making a match between people who wish to create a home together. Connecting people to one another begins a journey in common need and authenticity. It becomes maintained in mutuality. Shared living benefits all who are touched by the stories… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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 [...]
Shared Living
Providers are professionally trained and well matched with the individual in their care to ensure stability, safety, health, and welfare, and provide personal care, homemaker services, meals, transportation, and socialization. Seven Hills provides training for the caregiver, nursing services as authorized, and develops individual safety plans. The Provider receives professional supports and services to help them… Continue Reading Shared Living [...]
