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As dawn breaks and cities buzz into life, homes light up one by one. But, for many with I/DD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), this basic human right remains an elusive dream. The prospect of finding a comfortable, safe home remains a challenge. What if there was a breakthrough in housing that not only addressed this need but did so by celebrating neurodiversity?

Wow - my first blog for Front Porch – I’m excited and thrilled to be able to share some of my thoughts with you!

By Howard Kuritzky

As we celebrate the 4th of July and our freedoms in America, let’s not forget that there are still segments of our population who do not have the same opportunities for independence and living on their own.  Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities face a housing crisis, with limited affordable and attainable options for independent living.  Front Porch Cohousing is proud to be leading the way in developing the first-of-its-kind inclusive cohousing communities, providing much-needed housing and independence to those who need it most.

Locked Out: The Barriers Facing Neurodivergent Adults in their Search for Housing in Pennsylvania Chapter I: The Definition of Neurodivergence and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Neurodivergence refers to the idea that there is a wide range of brain types and that individuals who think or process information differently are valuable and should be celebrated. This term is often used to describe individuals with conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, Down syndrome, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).