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Obstacles in Accessing IDD Housing & Services and Leading Advocacy
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Obstacles in Accessing IDD Housing & Services and Leading Advocacy


Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM EDT

Every I/DD individual deserves to live in a positive, supported living housing environment that he or she can flourish. However, it’s not that simple. There are countless problems and obstacles that families with I/DD constantly face. Learn more from Ashley where she will identify obstacles in the community, advise how to overcome these obstacles, and explain her dedicated work and advocacy in this area.

Ashley Kim Weiss is the National Coordinator of Together for Choice and the CEO of Elevare Community. She is is a social entrepreneur, consultant and disability rights advocate. Her area of expertise includes Housing Development, Affordable Housing, I/DD Residential Program Placement, Disability Rights Advocacy and Home and Community Based Settings Rule and other regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities.