Innovative Housing Complex In L.A. Seeks To Empower People With Developmental Disabilities
A housing development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is set to break ground in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles after more than three years of planning and navigating pandemic-related obstacles. The Village, a first-of-its-kind project, could serve as a model for inclusive apartment communities nationwide. The Village wants to empower people with developmental disabilities to be more independent, with on-site staff and programs to help residents find jobs, enroll in college or trade schools, and learn other skills....