About Making the Move
Making the Move is a project about planning for the future.
Many adults with intellectual disability live with their parents or family members.
Some people want to move into a home of their own.
This is something many adults do.
They may want:
🏠 Their own home
⭐ More independence
✅ More choice and control
👫 Opportunities like other adults
Others may be thinking about the future as their parents get older.
Every person has their own reasons for moving.
About this website
This website shares what we learned from our research with people who have lived experience.
Most importantly, it shares what adults with intellectual disability told us about:
💬 What helped them
💬 What they wanted
💬 What made moving easier
💬 What support worked well
Families also shared ideas about what helps them plan for the future.
We hope this website helps people with intellectual disability, families, and supporters:
✅ Think about the future
✅ Start conversations
✅ Learn about housing and support options
✅ Make plans with confidence
✅ Make informed choices
Every person’s journey is different.
We hope the information on this website helps people make decisions that are right for them.