Show Notes
In this episode, Nicolas Comstock and Emily Kendall discuss the Empower Me Living initiative and its impact on disability housing. Emily shares her son Luke's journey with Hirschsprung's Disease, inspiring her advocacy. They explore planning for disabled housing, the "cliff effect," and the need for government-private collaboration. Highlights include Ohio's first micro home community and innovative neuro-inclusive housing approaches. Emily and Nicolas emphasize self-determination in housing choices and offer advice for parents, concluding with future plans for Nick Speaks.
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