Ep 15 - A Place to Call Home for Special Needs Adults | Bench to Bold Podcast

Send us Fan MailIf you’re a parent or caregiver of a young adult with special needs, you already know: planning for the future can feel impossible. The resources are limited, the waitlists are long, and true independence — the kind that’s safe, supported, and dignified — can feel out of reach.This episode is a breath of hope.Marnie and Alisa sit down with Erin and Rick, two parents who have spent years searching for the right long-term living option for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When they couldn’t find a community that offered the independence and support their kids needed… they helped create one.Enter Osprey Village — a first-of-its-kind community in South Carolina where adults with IDD can live in their own cottage, build friendships, access support, and experience independence in a safe, structured, and uplifting environment.In this conversation, we talk about:✨ What adulthood and independence really look like for special-needs adults ✨ The gaps families face when searching for long-term living options ✨ How Osprey Village is redefining community, safety, and support ✨ What parents should look for when exploring housing opportunities ✨ The emotional side of planning for the future — and the hope that comes with real solutionsWhether you’re a parent, caregiver, sibling, educator, or simply someone who believes in inclusive communities, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a glimpse of what’s possible.Listen, share, and help spread the word — because resources like this deserve to be seen.