Webinar, May 23, 2023, 6:30 P.M., with the Minute Man Arc for Human Services, Concord. Free Parent/Guardian Training. As a follow-up to their meetings on different housing options, they will continue the conversation on voicing choices and needs for the community.
* The conversations will include Community-Based Residences, Shared Living, Independent Living, and an overview of options that are being explored in other parts of the country that could be feasible in Massachusetts.
* The focus will be on YOU and your family’s wants and needs as information is shared in each session.
The schedule is as follows and will be accessed by the link you receive after registering:
- Community Residences 6:30 – 7:00 (Ryan Haskins)
- Shared Living/Independent Living 7:00 – 7:30 (Shailee Anderson)
- New Ideas 7:30 – 8:00 (Andy Richardt):Technology and creativity are driving new housing options. Andy will provide an overview of what’s happening elsewhere and what might come next.
About the speakers:
- Ryan Haskins is the Director of Residential Services for Minute Man Arc. He oversees community-based group homes, shared living programs, the independent living program, and the adult foster care program.
- Shailee Anderson is the Minute Man Arc Assistant Director for the Independent Living, Shared Living, and Adult Foster Care programs for which she oversees approximately 74 individuals.
- Andy Richard is the Minute Man Arc Housing Development Manager. He is also a co-founder of the Miracle League of Massachusetts which provides an opportunity for those of all ages and abilities to play baseball. Andy is the father of 18-year-old Henry, who is working on achieving life’s typical milestones, but on his own schedule.
To register for this workshop, R.S.V.P. by Monday, May 22nd to FamilyTraining@minutemanarc.org. Please include your phone number and e-mail when registering.
