These resources address an overwhelming need for adult services and supportive housing. Our innovative approach reserves a portion of the apartments for adults with autism, with the remaining units rented by the public.
Talbot met dozens of friends, mentors and peers who encouraged him to explore new opportunities, pursue his interests and think about his future.
“ It helped me become more independent.”
— Patricia H.
Patricia meeting then-Governor Terry McAuliffe when he visited the Faison campus.
Talbot now works in maintenance at a retirement community, but he has dreams of applying his experiences at Faison to benefit others— perhaps by working with his brother to open a coffee shop that employs people with disabilities.“ I know firsthand how hard it is for even individuals who are high functioning to find employment,” he said.“ We need to create more businesses like that, and Richmond is a great place to start.”
Patricia H. also found her first apartment at the Faison Residence. She made friends, enjoyed holiday events, and even joined then-Gov. Terry McAuliffe in a bill-signing ceremony marking the use of taxadvantaged funds for living expenses of individuals with disabilities.
“ Having an apartment complex that is safe and inclusive is a huge deal,” said her mother, Paige H., who had moved them to Richmond for Faison.“ We decided to take the opportunity so she would have this life experience.”
Today, Patricia works and lives on her own, back in Alexandria where she’ s reunited with many friends. Faison was important in making that happen, she said, because“ it helped me become more independent.”
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