To create, support, and promote neuro-inclusive cohousing by forming lifelong community for a broad spectrum of people with different intellectual abilities.
To deliver safe, stable, and lifelong inclusive cohousing for individuals and families, providing both independence and inclusion for residents.
To establish neuro-inclusive communities where all are able to have a happy, full and long life regardless of neurologic or financial circumstances.
Neuro-Inclusive Cohousing Coming to the Lehigh Valley
Cohousing is community designed to foster connection. Physical spaces allow neighbors to easily interact with others just outside private homes. Common areas, including the kitchen, dining space and gardens bring people together. Collaborative decision-making builds relationships.
Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDDs) are differences that are usually present at birth and that uniquely affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. IDDs often impact everyday social and life skills.
The basic idea of neuro-inclusivity, is that differences don’t have to only be looked at as weaknesses. They’re not problems that need to be “fixed” or “cured.” They’re simply variations of the human brain.
We create solutions.
We’re committed to addressing the problems our community faces.
Front Porch Cohousing is committed to providing housing to neuro-diverse adults and families.
We are partnering with local businesses as well as crafting positions within the community so all our community members have the opportunity to have a stable, fulfilling job.
Through the utilization of the cohousing model, Front Porch Cohousing is establishing a sustainable living situation for adults and families.
Neuro-inclusive housing allows adults with IDDs, their family members, and neurotypical adults to live with the support of the intentional community with the independence and privacy of their own home.
Our organization’s primary focus on creating a neuro-inclusive environment. IDDs affecting people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds so part of being neuro-inclusive is committing to striving for equity.
Cohousing creates a larger community meaning that residents will have the support of their neighbors for their lifetime .
36,261
adults with autism receiving services in PA.
43M
individuals care for someone with a disability.
$4,635 / Month
the national average for assisted living.
60% of Adults
with disabilities live in their family home.
9/10 Homes
for adults with disabilities are segregated.
You can make a difference while you shop online.
Now more than ever, smart shoppers are looking for ways to stretch every dollar. In these uncertain economic times, we all face hard choices as we plan for special occasions, holiday gifts, and charitable giving. With iGive.com, you don’t have to choose between buying something or sending a donation to Front Porch Cohousing. Now you can buy the things you need, save money with exclusive iGive coupons and deals, and feel good knowing that a portion of each purchase benefits our organization. Check it out HERE
Established in 1997, iGive is the first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase benefits the shopper's favorite cause. iGive members have raised close to $10 million for charities across the U.S. and Canada, and this small army of caring shoppers have become an influential force in the internet marketplace. Over 2,100 of the web's best stores have come to recognize the value of iGive shoppers, and this allows iGive to negotiate some of the best donation rates and exclusive coupons for its members. Check it out HERE