For adults with disabilities, living in a group home can be the perfect blend of independence and supervision, offering the supports they need while allowing them to live as part of the larger community. However, the proposed placement of a group home in a particular neighborhood often leads to resistance from residents. Their concerns are understandable but they are often unfounded. In reality, group homes almost always coexist peacefully with their neighbors.<\/p>\n
Group homes are good for the health of the individuals served by them and they are also good for the health of the community. Adults with developmental or other disabilities benefit from varied social interaction. When certain groups of people are isolated from others, unwarranted fears and resentments can build. The vision of people with disabilities living their lives as an integral part of the community has proven to be a vast improvement over past over-reliance on institutional solutions.<\/p>\n