The Future of Housing for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Across the United States, families raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities eventually confront a difficult question. What will adulthood look like when school services end and family caregivers grow older? For decades, housing options for adults with disabilities were limited and often disconnected from community life. Institutional settings and highly restrictive residential programs dominated the landscape. While important progress has been made, the need for innovative housing solutions continues to grow as more individuals with disabilities live longer and pursue fuller participation in community life. The shift toward community living began decades ago through the disability rights movement and