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November 3, 2021

Livable Communities Newsletter | AARP.org/Livable

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Parents Are Creating Communities for Their Grown Children Who Have Special Needs

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) want independence but often require continuing care. Their families are joining forces to ensure they receive both. Plus: Guidance on creating a residential community for adults with I/DD.

Finding a Forever Home for an Adult Son With Autism

When a child with special needs becomes an adult and “ages out” of educational and other services, the options for care and community are limited. One mom shares her story.

Livability News & Notes

Mayors Meet a Challenge — Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the finalists in its annual competition featuring the “boldest urban innovations” of the past year. Check out the list of 50 winning cities. Source: Bloomberg Cities Network ►

Housing Created from Shopping Malls and More — The pandemic has increased the adaptive reuse of seemingly obsolete buildings, including schools and shopping malls, into housing for older adults. Source: Senior Housing News ►

Building the ‘Missing Middle’ — To encourage the creation of more mid-sized, multi-unit housing, Norfolk, Virginia, is giving away the house and development plans for free. Source: Next City ►

LEARN MORE

“Missing Middle Housing” is a term and concept developed by architect Daniel Parolek, a frequent partner of AARP Livable Communities. See photos of what the homes looks like, read about why such housing is needed, learn where it currently exists and more. Source: AARP.org/Livable ►

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