Parents of Disabled Young Person?
 

Hi all! I am wondering if there is anyone here who is the parent/guardian of a young person with disabilities? I am preparing to move there with my husband and daughter, who is an older teen with intellectual disability. I would love to ask questions of someone else who has been there!

Do you realize at Leesburg is home of beacon college, a very well regarded institution for those with special needs whether it's emotional or intellectual? I don't know if you would consider this or need it at this point. My best friends wife is retired but runs the state division of a non-profit involved in learning for the students needing additional help if you want I can put you in touch with her she lives in South Florida but might know a lot if you're interested

Yes that would be amazing, thank you!!

I sent you a private message

Our daughter has Williams Syndrome and she lives with us. She retired from a long career working at McDonalds. Last year she qualified as a senior citizen, now that she is past 55 so she isn't YOUNG. Helene enjoys Ceramics, Diamond Painting, Adult coloring, painting and jewelry making at Laurel Manor Regional Rec Center along with me. She also has many, many friends that are my friends as well who are Villagers. (I strongly suspect they put up with me because she is so charming and kind and articulate.) Helene swims and walks for exercise and reminds her father and I to take our pills and exercise more. Helene is kind of ordinary. She is our treasure.

I just reread your post and hope your daughter is at least 19. People must be 19 to live here full time.

Please friend me on Facebook. Grace Helene Gantner

I believe that there are special circumstances that are approved by the Villages management. I know of a family who are raising their minor age son who is wheelchair bound and he has his own Villagers ID card.

When we bought, I remember the real estate agent telling us TV will make exceptions for disabled youngsters. It would be worth checking on those exceptions.

Parents who move here with a disabled child age is not in the equation. We have friends who are both anesthesiologist, daughter is 15, wheelchair bound, and has a resident ID. Disability act comes into play with children.

Is that true if the child is disabled?

Not true if they are disabled.

Not true if they are disabled and need assistance.

I know of a couple that has a daughter with Downs Syndrome and she is 16 and live here full time. It is different if they are disabled. She goes everywhere with her parents...

I haven't ever heard that or seen it. I don't know of any issues with disability that would allow this bending of the rules. I could be wrong. I know of no disabled people living here under 19. Young people need their peers too.

It's not stated, but it can be done on an individual basis.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter

I’m sure your life has had challenges, but you are so blessed. May God continue to Bless you and your family.

Ive seen or heard about several full time residents who are minor children. Whats the big deal? The parents dont need to be limited on where they can reside when they are 55+ and still take care of minor disabled children.

No, not correct...if there are disabilities, its allowed. Welcome to TV !

God bless you. Nice to hear rather than the usual complaining

You can call me Joan 6317674878.

You can call me 6317674878

You learn something new every day. I stand corrected. Delighted to be corrected. I hope all of our young friends bring joy to all of us.

I just tried sending you a pm with my phone # so you can call me. Not sure if it went through.
If not let me know. I live in TV with a disabled young adult son.
Christina

I have a legally blind, along with multiple disabilities, she is now 47. We are from Boston and lived in Maine for several years. Maine rolled out the red carpet. Sheltered workshop transportation, parties. We were expecting the same in Florida.., NO WAY...Florida is by far one of the worst states for support for handicap children. One official told my wife and i that if anything happened the state would take her in for 72 hours and then release her to the street. She cant reat, write or tie her shoes. I wish you the BEST OF LUCK just trust in the lord. We went through this in 2004.

there's this really cool young man who lives here with his mom, & has been here for years he says. he is wheelchair bound, but VERY active & friendly. we sat with him one night in brownwood, & he explained how he can get from his home in laurel manor all the way to sumter sq & brownwood in only his chair! what a guy! you may have seen him about as he is social on a daily basis. a major inspiration-he is so good & loveable, you will know when you meet him.:coolsmiley:

Del

Thank you Christina! I would love to connect. I don’t see the message—I will send you one.

If you are looking to purchase, I would highly recommend contacting Jim Amidei, with The Villages Real Estate Office. He extremely patient and will help you through all stof your needs and concerns throughout the process of finding the best location and home for you and your family. His contact info is 352 572 8747 cell, 352 753 2270 office or email Jim.Amidei@TheVillages.com