1. Beyond One Size Fits All
Residential Options
Beyond One Size Fits All
Presented by:
Alan White
Director, Individualized Support Options

3. TILL Residential Options
Individualized Supports that don’t fit neatly into any one setting, but instead, are based on:
unique interests
compatibility
general functioning level
age
geographic considerations
physical ability
specialized needs
The end result is always a place where one feels happy and at home.

4. Residential Options General Support Categories: Shared Living
Individual Home/ Community Supports
Creative Living Options (CLO)

5. Shared Living
Provides personalized attention in a caring home setting as an alternative to a residential group home. Everyone is different and for some individuals, the best place to thrive and grow is in a trained, certified provider's home. Placement of one or two individuals with disabilities in an existing family unit. An assessment of needs determines whether such an arrangement is suitable or beneficial to the individual. Funding may be provided by public or private resources or through a cost share. Homes are located throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

6. Individual Community/ Home Supports
Provide individualized supports to people with varying abilities who require assistance to live independently.
Provide skill training while living with family to prepare for living
Independently.
Support the person on assessed skill areas such as money and time management, personal organization, medication administration, and meal preparation.
These supports are intended to enable the person to function as independently as possible utilizing an invisible support network.
Services can be funded through public or private arrangements.
DDS funding now available for individuals with ASD.

7. Creative Living Options (CLO) criteria for participation- home alone time, independent access to community, self-medication

8. Creative Living Options (CLO)
Family driven development of Supported Living Homes. CLO’s homes are designed for individuals with basic independent living skills Support the individual in becoming an independent active participant of his/her home and community. Promote independence in home management skills Create a healthy collaboration among the family and referral source to meet the individual’s changing needs, preferences and interests. Encourage relationships, social activities and a full quality of life. Can be developed in urban or suburban locations.

9. Creative Living Options (CLO)
Criteria for participation: home alone time, independent access to community, self-medication

10. Creative Living Options (CLO)
Residential support professionals with companion staff and individual support staff combine to provide the individualized supports needed for success. Minimum Requirements for Participation: Must be able to be home alone for up to 6 hours. Independently access the community Must be able to self-medicate with minimal supports Must be able to manage basic health care and routine medical appointments In some cases a live-in companion resides in the CLO arrangement and provides the "invisible net of support" which is so valuable for growth.

11. Creative Living Options (CLO)
TILL, Inc. Innovative Programming Across the Lifespan
Creative Living Options (CLO)
Program in Watertown:
Serving 5 individuals
with ASD.

12. Individual Community Supports-
Cooperative Living

13. New! Individual Community Supports Micro-Apartments in Chelsea
Skill Assessments
Support services
Community meals
Social opportunities
Near public transportation
Transitional housing

14. To learn more about TILL’s Residential Options
Contact:
Alan White,
Director Individualized Support Options