WHITE PLAINS – The US Department of
Health and Human Services’ Balancing Inventive Program has allocated
just under $1.1 million for the Neighborhood Network of New York. The
money, to be funneled through the New York State Office of People with
Developmental Disabilities, will create a new community living program
for Westchester adults with autism.
Neighborhood Network will promote a new living paradigm for adults with
autism by creating neighborhood support networks that lead to productive,
enriched lives with greater independence.
Individuals will have the opportunity to live in an apartment alone, with
a roommate, or with a trained family.
Apartments will be equipped with remove technology tailored to the medical
needs of each person.
The program will start in Westchester as a prototype for the rest of the
state. Locations are currently being chosen.
