Adult Educational and

Residential Opportunities

 

Dear Parents,

As the Williams syndrome population begins to age, the WSF will be providing information regarding long-term residential and academic opportunities. 

One of the main concerns is "What will happen to our WS child after we die?"  Hence, many families are or will be looking for a safe, healthy environment where our children can live such a life, as well as a productive life without being a burden on their siblings.

 

There are many ways that this can be done.  We start by listing long term residential academies and villages.  But, there are other options and we will be pleased to post any relevant information, web pages and/or other contact information. 

If you know of any facilities in your area not listed below, please send the pertinent information to our webmaster, Mr. Gary Rubin at williamssyndrome@insightbb.com for inclusion on this web site.

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Long-term residential academies:

•  Music: Berkshire Hills Music Academy, South Hadley, MA  www.BerkshireHills.org

 

Residential villages:

• Baddour Memorial Center, Senatobia, MS (Near Memphis, TN)  www.baddour.org 
• Marbridge Village, Manchaca, TX (Near Austin)   www.marbridge.org
• The Stewart Home, Frankfort, KY www.stewarthome.com
• The Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC), Oakland County, MI www.jarc.org
• 20 E Street Project, Portland, ME
• Camphill Communities www.camphill.org -- Camphill is dedicated to social renewal through community building with children, youth, and adults who have developmental disabilities. In a time where many are experiencing a crisis of spirit and search for meaning, Camphill offers a life of celebration, service, and community building in which all participants flourish.

• AHRC of New York City provides residential opportunities for the developmentally disabled throughout the New York City area.  We are considering developing a residential program that would primarily serve those diagnosed with WS.  For more information, please contact:

  Marcia Richman

  Director of Nursing

  AHRC of NYC

  Department of Residential Services

  200 Park Avenue South

  New York, New York 10003

  212-780-4455

• California Regional Centers support a number of residential programs.  Some are run by ARC and others by UCP.  It’s important if you live in California to check with your Regional Center locally and see what is available for transition living and life time residential opportunities.  A new residence is currently being built called “Casa de Amma” in San Juan Capistrano that is private and beautiful, but expensive.  There are residential programs in Northern California run by Marin ARC (MARC) and a training program run by ARC Ventura.  UCP has two beautiful residences in the Santa Barbara area.