Rochester Community Schools sent out some information regarding upcoming presentations designed to help individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders gain independence through long-term housing. The presentation, Getting My Own Address, will be offered with worksheets and helpful links at four different locations in Oakland County from October 27th, 2011 through February 15th, 2012.

Here are the details:

This overview presentation will introduce many options, choices and decisions that are involved in long term housing planning. A NEW easy-to-read yet comprehensive guide was created through a collaboration with housing professionals, service providers, schools, parent advisors and non-profits.
 
This tool can be used by families and individuals with developmental delays to navigate the housing process.  Worksheets and Internet links are provided to enhance an individual's participation and promote a successful transition to their own living space. 

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Further information and a free downloadable copy of the guide are available on the Community Housing Network website.
 
FREE Overview Presentations for Parents/Individuals/Professionals
(The same presentation is available on four different dates.)

Thursday, October 27, 2011
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rochester Community Schools- Harrison Room, Administration Building
501 W. University, Rochester, Michigan 48307

Rochester PAC Flier
Thursday, November 10, 2011
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Huron Valley School District, Lakeland High School, LGI Room, 1630 Bogie Lake
Road, White Lake, Michigan 48383

Thursday, February 9
2012, 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Lamphere Center
29685 Tawas
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
 
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
West Bloomfield School District, 7071 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 120 (back of building)
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322

The following is shared in partnership with the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. Please contact Barbara Brennan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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