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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.
Long-term
residential academies:
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 |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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