The Founder's Story is a webinar series where the founders of I/DD communities share their founding stories including their vision, findings, insights and takeaways in building their communities for their loved ones with I/DD.

We spotlight Misericordia, a continuum of care community that supports over 600 individuals on its 37 acre campus and in the community in Chicago, Illinois.

Debra Caudy shares the founding story of 29 Acres, which was founded by a group of families who share a similar need: Finding quality support services and safe housing for their young adults with autism and other neurodiversities in North Texas as they age out of the school system.

This webinar explores the key components of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are experiencing age and cognitive-related decline.

Dave and Yvonne Streit founded The Briarwood and Tuttle Schools in 1967 to provide a nurturing educational environment for students like their daughter Vicki with either language-based learning differences or intellectual disabilities. The Brookwood Community was founded in 1985.

We spotlight Down Home Ranch, which empowers the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities in Elgin, Texas.

Ashley Kim Weiss showcases a variety of housing models that illustrate why we need to advocate for a wide array of options for different needs and preferences when planning for your loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Financial and Life Planning Summit hosted by Lange Financial Group.

We spotlight Rainbow Acres, which provides exceptional housing, life-enriching programs, and loving, holistic care in a safe, vibrant, inclusive ranch-style community in Camp Verde, Arizona!