HOME OWNERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Specialized
Housing, Inc.
Innovative Housing for Adults with Additional Needs
45 Bartlett Crescent
Brookline MA 02446-2220
PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH HOME OWNERSHIP
- WINTER '07
Specialized Housing has units available in supportive independent
living for an adult with a learning or developmental or
autism spectrum disability. Specialized Housing, since 1983,
has been organizing and managing condominiums owned by the
resident or owned by the family on his or her behalf. Residents
and families have a significant role in the ongoing operations
of the household. Some families consider this an investment
in their child's future security and an opportunity to have
some control over their own lives. Specialized Housing assesses
the compatibility of the applicants and also assists in
determining potential subsidies and sources of funds. The
disabilities can fall within a broad range as long as the
individual can manage with the level of staffing the program
provides.
Generally a condominium unit consists of a private bedroom
(sometimes with a private bath) and an undivided share of
generous, well-appointed common areas-living rooms, kitchen,
dining room, recreation area, staff apartments, laundries,
etc.
Typical units that may be open:
ARLINGTON and BROOKLINE, MA: Several units in lovely
fully renovated Victorian houses, established households
in convenient neighborhoods.
CAMBRIDGE, MA: Units in a four bedroom apartment
in Cambridge Cohousing, a 41-unit condominium community,
collectively planned by the owners, who have chosen to be
in "a group of people who believe in looking out for each
other." Four adults with disabilities live as part of this
group with staff support, sharing all of the privileges
and responsibilities of the cohousing community. Rental
subsidies available.
NEW UNITS: Specialized Housing works with groups
of families to develop the housing of their choice.
APARTMENTS: Specialized Housing also supports people
who live in apartments and need limited services. We provide
on-site assistance and emergency on-call service. New apartments
can be added at any time.
Please distribute or post this listing, and check our Website
at specializedhousing.org.
If you are interested in exploring the concept of home ownership
for your family member, we hold informational meetings,
give tours, etc. We present workshops and informational
meetings. For more information, contact Margot or David
Wizansky or Chuck Silsby 617-277-1805 or email.
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