Life can be painfully isolating for many adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Friendships are difficult to maintain without built-in structures like school or family support, and opportunities to live independently are limited.
Jim Richardson and Steve Grumann understand this as fathers of sons with autism. They've spent years worrying about what will happen when they're no longer there to provide support. However, instead of just accepting the existing options, they created an initiative that offers true independence and a meaningful community. The fruit of this motivation is Front Porch Cohousing, an organization that is building neuro-inclusive communities in Bucks County, PA, where people of all abilities can live, thrive, and belong.
