Beyond the Family Home Planning Sustainable Supports for Autistic Adults Seeking Long-Term Independence
Presented by
Vicki Martin, RN, President and Founder
A practical workshop for families navigating adulthood, caregiving, and supported living transitions
What You’ll Learn:
“One Degree of Separation” — and why it changes everything
Deciding where to live and what to do next
Understanding supported living models (and how they vary by state)
Building and retaining a strong support team
Transitioning from a hands-on caregiver → to an effective manager
Addressing home safety, medical complexities, and funding challenges
Workshop Details
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Online Zoom Event
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST, Includes live Q&A
Cost: $25 per household – autistic individual attends free.
Link to Purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989041505687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Celebrating Julia Martin 30th Birthday
NextGen’s Board Member Julia is celebrating her Birthday at The Dunedin Elks Club#1525 on April 11 from 1 to 5P. Please RSVP at info@nextgensupports.org
Augmentative and Adaptive Communication
Victoria, David and Julia Martin presented on Augmentative and Adaptive Communication to Parc senior leadership. About 30 staff attended and after the content was presented Julia took several questions from the audience.
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Building Independence: Caregiver Recruitment, Retention & Housing Strategies Across the Lifespan
Presented by: Vicki Martin, RN,
President and Founder of NextGen Supports for Independence, Inc a 501 (c)(3)
About 30 attended the event at the Safety Harbor Library. After the information was presented Julia and Jack and Abby provided their thoughts. A spirited Q.A. followed.
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