Webinar, November 18th, 2025, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. The host will present a panel discussion with three influential leaders in the special needs housing space who are currently working on residential models for our population. Come learn what is happening and how you might be a part of it.
* Charles River Heights: Anne-Marie Bajwa, CEO of the Charles River Center, will discuss the CRC’s plans for an 86-unit development in Needham that will provide housing and supportive services to individuals with mild to moderate autism and intellectual disabilities, integrated with traditional affordable and workforce housing.
* High Spirit East: Co-founder Kathryn Stanley will discuss the integrated work/life community that they plan to build in the Metrowest area, modeled on High Spirit Community Farm in the Berkshires, HSE will offer residential and vocational placements in a neighborhood with three family homes, a community center, geothermal greenhouse, and vegetable and flower gardens with an integrated CBDS offering flexibility and a full life within the neighborhood for 9 Priority One residents and 18 live in care staff.
FORWARD: Founder Katherine Ohlman will discuss the 8 bedroom duplex in Dennis, MA that opened in June 2020 for Priority One residents, and the upcoming Phase II of the project, which will be adjoining 8 one-bedroom apartments for supported independent living.
RSVPs are required to https://financialguide.zoom.us/meeting/register/epdvc2n4STG_g5oTJk93Hw or contact SPEDHousing.Transition@gmail.com
