STARability Foundation to host Family Forum on Housing Solutions

Date/Time

October 23, 2019 to October 23, 2019
10:00 AM untill 12:00 PM

Description

STARability Foundation will be hosting a special Family Forum on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center community room located at 206 Ridge Drive in Naples.   The forum will address regional and state-wide housing options and emerging solutions for individuals with developmental disabilities.   Panelists will include leading advocate Sheryl Soukup, Executive Director, Residential Options of Florida; Falon Alo, Executive Director, Noah’s Ark of Central Florida; Libet Romero, Co-Owner/Operator, Home Services of Southwest Florida; and Whitey Ellis, a STARability parent whose son lives in a Protected Harbor group home in Fort Myers.  Presentations will be followed by a Q&A and a networking session with light refreshments.   STARability Foundation holds a Family Forum quarterly which features presentations and open discussions. Each forum features different topics involving different areas of community resources, information, and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The goal of the forums is to explore community resources, issues and pathways to enhance the quality of life.   This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please visit www.STARability.org or call 239-594-9007.   STARability Foundation   The STARability Foundation exists to Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that emphasize Teamwork and connection to the community to build Awareness and Respect for their individual abilities. A professional staff and more than 100 volunteers deliver a full calendar of engaging, innovative and creative programs to ensure that members, currently ages 14 to 70, have the quality of life they seek and deserve after aging out of school-supported services. For more information about the Naples nonprofit and its programs, go to www.STARability.org or https://www.facebook.com/STARabilityfoundation.

Location

Naples Therapeutic Riding CenterView map
206 Ridge Drive,
Naples, FL

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