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Exceptional Parent, 2010
Moving Forward Towards Independence, a California-based nonprofit organization founded in 1998 by a group of parents, is a unique residential program where young adults with disabilities learn to enjoy productive, fulfilling and healthy lives within a caring, responsive community made up of fellow residents, trained staff members, parents and…
Descriptors: Residential Programs, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities
Exceptional Parent, 1983
A mildly retarded young man speaks of his desire to live independently as well as of the difficulties of being lonely and unable to support himself. A counselor suggests a condominium rooming house arrangement which would provide a degree of independence along with opportunities for social interaction. (CL)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Interaction, Mild Mental Retardation, Personal Narratives
Exceptional Parent, 1985
The case study focuses on reluctance of parents of a disabled young adult to allow her to move into her own apartment. Noted are the daughter's need to take risks and the importance of viewing such moves as trial efforts. (CL)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Counseling, Family Relationship, Mental Retardation