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Join the Build Up Roc Housing Initiative and become a "Housing Hero!" This unique opportunity offers self-advocates, families, nonprofits, local leaders, and community members a "seat at the table" to address the housing crisis in Rochester. By joining our team, you'll help educate and empower our region while collecting crucial data to gain the support of families, funders, and policymakers. Together, we can create a roadmap to more viable housing options for people with autism and other developmental differences.

Data opens doors! Many IDD statistics are outdated and no longer represent Rochester's diverse needs. To change this, AutismUp is partnering with First Place to conduct the first comprehensive housing analysis of this scope in our region. As project managers, we aim to make this process accessible and accommodating for all community members, especially those who are overwhelmed and/or feeling unheard. We are also dedicated to securing funding to cover associated costs of this analysis and keeping this initiative on schedule, so that our final report is ready before the end of the year. Please visit [First Place's website] to review their work with other regions

We are proud to be the first region in NYS to participate in this national initiative! Our region-specific final report will create the most significant impact for us locally, at least initially. However, being part of this project goes beyond Rochester. It is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good by providing data that will inform collective advocacy efforts nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity, and we would be honored for you to join us!

Learn more at one of our upcoming Focus Groups:

Time: Apr 22, 2024 06:00 PM VIRTUAL ONLY

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5858805809?omn=84901292834

Meeting ID: 585 880 5809

Passcode: 042224

Time: Apr 24, 2024 10:00 AM VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON OPTION (Golisano Autism Center)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5858805809?omn=84901292834

Meeting ID: 585 880 5809

Passcode: 042224

Time: Apr 27, 2024 03:00 PM VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON OPTION (Golisano Autism Center

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5858...

Meeting ID: 585 880 5809

Passcode: 042224