Danelle Magtibay

We've all heard the old saying, "Life is in the Journey". But, we've all also heard the old tapes in our heads that say "Hurry up and get there, already!!" In building Unity Communities, we keep reminding ourselves that this mission is a marathon that can only be completed one step at a time. As we move through this process, our eyes stay fixed on the finish line which is thriving communities filled with happy, healthy, fulfilled people, living, working and BEing together in love, mutual...

Families often spend years planning for school supports, therapy, transportation, and daily care. Then adulthood arrives, and one question becomes urgent: Where can a person live well, safely, and with real belonging over the long term? That question sits at the center of the A Place in the World Study, a housing-focused effort conducted by Arizona State University and Madison House, in collaboration with Autism Housing Network. The study looks beyond emergency fixes and short-term...

Finding the right support for an adult with autism or special needs can feel like solving several puzzles at once. Housing, daily life, transportation, friendships, safety, benefits, work, and long-term planning all connect. When one piece changes, the full picture changes with it. The Unity Communities blog exists to make that picture easier to understand. This page is a place to share community updates, practical resources, housing ideas, and stories about what is possible for adults with...