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Individual apartments within a shared home for individuals with complex needs. The Care at Crocus model is a "Home within a Home" where residents have 24/7 support to help them live as independently as possible in a natural environment. Hogar dentro de un hogar Hogares de cuidado El modelo de Care at Crocus es un "hogar dentro de un hogar" con apoyo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para los residentes. Los residentes tienen sus propias "suites" y comparten una cocina y sala de estar, lavandería, sala sensorial y sala de relajación. Un porche delantero, espacios al aire libre individuales y un patio trasero compartido brindan espacios de reunión tanto individuales como grupales. La axonométrica proporciona una vista de arriba hacia abajo de cómo se organizan todos los programas y sus adyacencias entre sí. El plano de planta abierto no solo alienta a los residentes a interactuar entre sí, sino que invita a los miembros de la familia a visitar. Los imaginamos sentados juntos en la mesa del comedor o en la isla, viendo una película o mirando afuera. El interior se representa como luminoso, aireado y acogedor con tonos de colores cálidos y muebles suaves que complementan la estética moderna. Hay un amplio espacio para que los cuidadores den una sensación de independencia mientras supervisan las tareas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Communities of Crocus "FAQs" Frequently Asked Questions General Residents Respite and Pilot Support Us Why should I choose COC? COC was started by two parents who realized that their children have unique needs that require a more supportive community environment that cannot be obtained through some of the current adult living models. The need for housing for adults with autism and IDD in the State of Wisconsin is significant and COC is one great option. What is the COC model? The COC model is designed to provide supportive homes of choice in an inclusive natural environment where individuals can live as independently as possible. The COC model is driven by 7 guiding principles: Choice, Affordability, Well Being, Community Inclusion, Quality Care, Independence, Sustainability. Where will COC be located? Franklin, Wisconsin When will COC be open? Currently we plan to break ground in 2026. How will COC be funded? The current plan is: APTS at CROCUS will be an affordable, independent living community with apartments for rent. The financial model for CARE at CROCUS is not yet finalized. HOMES at CROCUS will be single family homes and townhomes for sale. How many homes will be for sale at HOMES at CROCUS (Pocket Neighborhood)? The current goal is to have 24 homes available for sale, however, this will depend on the size of the land purchased.

Communities of Crocus Board of Directors, Senior Advisory Counsil, Consultants and Partners "Vision Collective" T e a m B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s Amy Hansel President, CEO Amy has spent the past 27 years as a civil servant working for the Federal Government. She has extensive experience building relationships and working with people from various backgrounds, at all levels and from all over the world. Amy is single parent of four children, two of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. She has spent the past 29+ years as an advocate for her two sons one of whom requires 24/7 support. As a Co-founder of Communities of Crocus (COC), Amy has done extensive research contacting and visiting communities and programs all over the US and Canada. These programs provide housing options, services and support for adults with Autism, IDD, and other disabilities. This preparation has led to the creation of COC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Amy is on the executive committee of the Community Housing Task Force for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the National Autism Society Safety Task Force. She also serves on the Executive Leadership Council for Journey 21, another amazing community of choice currently under construction in Oconomowoc, WI. Amy has a Master of Science Degree in Executive Leadership and is currently working on gaining more knowledge, training and experience in the field of Commercial Real Estate. Her goal is to be a Co-Developer on this amazing project! Emily Peters Vice President , Secretary Emily is the wife of a wonderful, supportive husband. She is a mother to three incredible young men (two of which have very special, unique needs). Emily is a 25-year sales executive at the Xerox Corporation working with Fortune 1000 companies in the Midwest where she has maintained long-lasting relationships with her clients and built trust as an advisor of business solutions. Most importantly, she is an advocate for her two youngest sons as they navigate their lives with both autism and Down syndrome. Emily served on the Executive Board of GiGi’s Playhouse – Milwaukee as it was being planned, developed and eventually executed in Fox Point. Emily, with some other mothers, started a housing task force in Southeastern Wisconsin for individuals with intellectual disabilities. That is where she met Amy and realized that they had much in common. Not only do they both have two sons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but they both have passion and drive to create a community for people like their sons, a place where they can live with purpose and dignity. Emily has a creative mind and spirit. She will bring that spirit to all that Communities of Crocus needs and continuously think outside the box to create solutions and opportunities for the residents of the community. As a Co-Founder of COC, she has brought in resources to help market and bring information to the greater Milwaukee community. Emily will be a tireless learner, advocate and supporter of all individuals at COC. Andy Palec Director Andy has over three decades of experience managing complex real estate projects from inception through to successful completion. Currently a Vice President with Milwaukee-based Irgens Partners, he has prior involvement with different types of medical real estate and housing, from independent living for seniors to assisted living and skilled nursing care throughout the US. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and lives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He is the father of a 20-year-old daughter with Autism and an intellectual disability. Rechelle Chaffee Director Rechelle serves as the Executive Director of Autism Society SE WI and has family members on the spectrum. She has championed for Autism awareness, education and supports by providing programs and services that benefit the Autism community. She brings a passion for advocacy efforts to work every day. Brian Beeghly Director Brian Beeghly is a global business leader with more than 30 years of experience in the areas of ethics, compliance, governance, insurance, and risk management. He most recently served as Executive Vice President - Insights & Solutions at Ethisphere, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. In this role, Mr. Beeghly helped companies bridge the gap between leading best practices in ethics and compliance and the technologies and automated workflows that support effective programs. Prior to joining Ethisphere, Mr. Beeghly was the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of informed360, an innovative software and data services company focused on improving the state of technology and data analytics in ethics and compliance. He was the chief architect and driving force behind the design and development of a simple and intuitive platform for managing effective ethics and compliance programs. Mr. Beeghly is a frequent speaker on the intersection of technology, governance, risk, and compliance in global organizations. In 2017, Mr. Beeghly was recognized by Compliance Week as a Top Mind for his role in developing the Ethical Leadership Model and for co-founding informed360. Prior to informed360, Mr. Beeghly served as Vice President – Compliance and Risk Management at Johnson Controls, Inc., a Fortune 75 globally diversified technology and industrial company. In his role, he had overall responsibility for the company’s global Ethics and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Insurance and Risk Management functions. He also led the company’s Executive Compliance Committee and was a key member of the company’s Enterprise Risk Committee, Disclosure Committee, and Cybersecurity Executive Committee. Prior to Johnson Controls, Mr. Beeghly served in various compliance, insurance and risk management and information technology roles at Nike, Apple Computer, and Columbia Sportswear. Mr. Beeghly holds a Master of Business Administration in International Management degree from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management, in Phoenix, Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Economics from the American University in Washington, DC. Mr. Beeghly is Past-President and Executive Committee member of the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of SE Wisconsin. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his wife and three daughters. S e n i o r A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l Patty Metropulos Advisor Patty Metropulos currently serves as President & CEO of Kathy’s House, a hospital guest house in Milwaukee. She was selected to lead the organization after the founder retired in 2012. Under her tenure agency operations have tripled, and Kathy’s House is now recognized as a vital link in the SE Wisconsin healthcare supply chain. Patty spearheaded an effort to build a larger facility, which opened in June of 2021 and serves as a national model in hospital guest housing. She is passionate about providing equitable access to the social determinants of health, including lodging, nutrition, the outdoors, and the support of family and a caring community. Patty has worked in nonprofit and public education management for over 25 years. Honors include: Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence, a Milwaukee BizTimes Healthcare Hero, a “Tenacious Betty” award from Milwaukee Magazine and appointment to the WI Governor’s Health Equity Council. She has a Bachelor’s in Public Affairs from Indiana University, a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Washington – Seattle, and is a certified yoga instructor. She and her husband Dan have a lovely 25-year-old daughter and two high maintenance cats. Nancy Lewis Advisor Nancy is a mother of two daughters. Lyndsay is 29 years old, living in New York City and currently working toward her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Social Work. Amanda is a 24 year old special needs young lady whose primary diagnosis is autism, although remains largely undiagnosed for many of her other core challenges. In addition to advocating endlessly for Amanda, Nancy is a business owner. For the past 26 years, she has co-owned a leadership development consulting firm, Living As A Leader. The company mission is to improve the employee experience at work through more effective leadership. Key services include training, coaching, consulting and supporting leaders at all levels. One of Nancy’s greatest talents is designing and executing customized solutions to complex leadership challenges. Nancy is highly sought after as a versatile provider to many companies within a variety of industries. Nancy is very passionate about giving back to others in the special needs community, with a specific focus on adult residential support. It is heartbreaking to Nancy to see the alarming shortages of resources and extremely limited residential options for adults with diverse needs. She has a tremendous desire to support all individuals at Crocus in any and every way she can. Nancy also hopes Amanda can be a resident at CARE at Crocus as she requires 24x7 support. Nancy has supported various boards in her capacity as a leadership development expert and recently served as a board member of the Just A Little Faith (JALF) Foundation, whose mission is to support the Complex Care Program at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. As a member of the Communities of Crocus Sr. Advisory Counsil, Nancy brings passion, perseverance, creativity and a never-ending desire to solve even the most complex challenges. Adam Arndt Advisor Adam has been an influential leader in the construction industry, with more than twenty years of experience, having spent the last ten with Catalyst Construction as the firm’s president. Throughout his tenure he has developed a thorough understanding of both the complexities of building construction and the methodology behind securing and managing reliable construction budgets from the earliest phases of a project’s lifecycle. Adam has earned a reputation for his ability to craft accurate project budgets and constructability solutions for even the most challenging design assumptions. Throughout the course of Adam’s 20+ years in the construction industry he has developed an expansive industry-specific knowledge base which, combined with his ingenuity and creative forward-thinking, allows him to produce timeline- and budget-friendly solutions for Catalyst Construction clients. Mike Long Advisor Mike counsels wireless and wireline telecommunications companies on a wide variety of transactional, operational and regulatory matters. His diverse experience as both in-house and outside counsel to several large telecommunications companies positions him to provide sound practical advice on both day-to-day operational matters, as well as long term strategic plans. Mike assists clients in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial contracts and license agreements related to wireless and wireline broadband networks, as well as the acquisition and sale of telecommunications assets. He has negotiated master lease agreements with multiple electric utilities and a national wireless service provider, IRU’s with several publicly traded fiber optic companies and space and use agreements with several regional and national data center owners. He has also represented telecommunications providers and tower companies in regulatory and licensing matters before the FCC, state regulatory agencies and more than 100 local government authorities in several states. Previously, Mike served as general counsel and chief operating officer of a Wisconsin-based telecommunications holding company where he was responsible for the legal needs and operations of the company’s wireless telephony, fiber-optic transport, tower, datacenter/switching and specialty construction subsidiaries and its portfolio of broadcast licenses. Mike’s international work experience includes serving as the Director of Business Development of a Canadian telecom infrastructure company based in Montreal, Quebec. - J. Michael Long, Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell Mary Claire Lanser Advisor Mary Claire is a former Mayor of the City of New Berlin, dedicated to economic development that benefits the community. She has been working in public affairs since 1999. For each project, Mary Claire drafts a customized action plan to secure approvals and respects the needs of clients, public officials, and neighbors. Supporting the public process with grass roots outreach usually results in a development that is a source of pride for stakeholders. Besides eight years as an elected official, Mary Claire served 11 years as an officer in the US Navy reserves (Nurse Corps, then Public Affairs) and decades in healthcare. Mary Claire holds a Bachelor’s Degree from UWM and a Master’s Degree from Marquette. Carolyn Esswein Advisor, FAICP Carolyn is an urban planner who focuses on community development and design, assisting public and private sector clients explore creative solutions. Carolyn's work has transformed communities across Wisconsin, promoting investment, social equity, and innovation. Collaborating across community and campus, Carolyn is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture & Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and owner of Ce Planning Studio consulting. Matt Burow Advisor In 2022, Matt partnered with NBA Champion Pat Connaughton to co-found Three Leaf Partners, a startup Real Estate Development firm. Much like Matt’s other mission-based initiatives, Three Leaf Partners exists to make a lasting impact on the communities and people they serve through real estate. By pairing athletes, business executives, and community partners, Three Leaf brings creative and determined people together with a common goal. The result is a win-win for all those involved. Matt founded Catalyst Construction in 2004 and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Chris Zibes Advisor Chris has developed a successful professional career of working for small community, family owned banks and for the last 10 years been the Senior Vice President of commercial lending at Cornerstone Community Bank in Menomonee Falls. He is also a proud member of the Wauwatosa Mayfair Rotary – Past President and Board member, Vice President and President Elect of the Wauwatosa Junior Trojans Baseball Club, Wauwatosa Blazers Football club member, former President of Serenity Inns, and former President of the Wauwatosa Distinguished Citizens Award Council. Matt founded Catalyst Construction in 2004 and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Quinncy McNeal Advisor Quinncy champions startups, entrepreneurs, burgeoning businesses and pro bono clients in overlooked communities from coast to coast. Quinncy counsels overlooked minority companies and individuals across the nation, widening and streamlining legal options as they seek a foothold in the marketplace. Whether it is an individual entrepreneur protecting intellectual property as she forms a for-profit company, a neighborhood aiming to shape a non-profit organization for at-risk youth, or an existing group of businesses seeking growth through the use of available incentives and programs, Quinncy enjoys making connections, closing knowledge gaps and helping pro bono clients thrive. Quinncy is passionate about making connections that lead to positive change. He regularly encourages colleagues regarding the professional and personal rewards of handling pro bono casework. Quinncy also collaborates with non-profit advocacy groups including NAACP Houston, Texas Defender Service, Tahirih Justice Center, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), the Innocence Project and others to identify how legal representation can help minorities. Prior to focusing his practice exclusively on pro bono matters, Quinncy regularly handled extensive complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, dispute resolution, compliance counsel and transactional matters, including a secondment to one of Japan’s leading companies. Additionally, before pursuing a legal career, Quinncy was a television journalist throughout the state of Texas and in Wisconsin. Colleagues and communities value that he uses his talents, experience, network and skill toward opening doors – one by one – for pro bono clients. - Quinncy McNeal, Pro Bono Counsel, Husch Blackwell C o n s u l t a n t s Olivia Vain Consultant Olivia Vain joined the Sweetwater Spectrum leadership team in March 2022 as Executive Director. Olivia has worked closely with Sweetwater since 2017. Olivia had a leadership role with a local Supportive Living Service Agency, ultimately having direct management for over $5 million in programs, cultivating and maintaining stakeholder and donor relationships. Olivia has built and managed programs for several housing options and models for autism and other developmental disabilities across Sonoma and Marin County. In addition to her Program Management role, Olivia had management and oversight of funding and program finance agency-wide for the organization with a $30 million annual budget. Olivia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology, a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Public Health. Mark Jackson Consultant Mark is the Managing Partner of Peak Partners, LLC. Among its businesses, the company is a consultant for families hoping to create high-quality, comprehensive living solutions for adults with developmental disabilities. He is a Founder and the past Board President of Sweetwater Spectrum, a nonprofit which developed an intentional residential community in Sonoma, CA for adults with autism. Mark presently serves on the Board of Lifehouse, Inc., the largest provider of supported living services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Northern California. Mark served on the Coordinating Council of the CA Senate Select Committee on Autism, the Board of the Cedars of Marin, the Transition Committee of the Marin Autism Collaborative and is a founding member of the “I Have a Dream” Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark holds a BA from Middlebury College and an MBA from UC Berkeley. He is a frequent speaker at conferences focused on issues facing adults with autism and a vocal advocate in the field. His background includes 30 years as a real estate investment professional. He and his wife, Patty, are the parents of a 30-year old son with autism who inspires them every day. Daja Hansel - Coates Consultant Daja Hansel-Coates is the Communications and Social Media Coordinator at Communities of Crocus (COC), where she oversees website development, social media strategy, and fundraising initiatives. A passionate advocate for individuals with special needs, Daja draws from her lived experience as the sister of two autistic brothers and her professional background in education and nonprofit work. She holds a Master’s degree in Bilingual and Multicultural Education and has spent over eight years working as an educator. In addition to her role at COC, Daja collaborates with a nonprofit in Costa Rica, coordinating community events and managing digital outreach. Her multifaceted expertise also includes content creation and hosting international healing retreats. Carol Egbert Consultant Carol is a self-taught web developer with a love for creating websites that truly reflect the heart of an organization. Experienced in WordPress/Elementor and Wix, she volunteers her time through Catchafire to help nonprofits transform their online presence. Before staying home to raise her children, she worked as a programmer at Allstate and CNA, coding in Assembler and COBOL. That technical background gave her a strong foundation in problem-solving — something she still draw on in every project today. Carol has been married for over 40 years. She and her husband have seven adult children, including two with special needs — one with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and the other with Down syndrome. Carol feels that they have taught her patience, compassion, and the power of perseverance. According to Carol, “I believe every website, like every person, has a story worth telling — and I’m passionate about helping organizations share theirs with clarity, warmth, and purpose.” Tess Komas Consultant Tess Komas graduated from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with her master’s in architecture. Presently she works at C&S Design & Engineering, a small design engineering firm in Northern Wisconsin, as a Project Manager and Designer. Tess was hired to help design COC’s website when, through UWM Community Design Solutions in college she worked on the initial community concept design. Her experience creating and managing websites make her a great asset to the team. Cori Rice Kaminsky Consultant Cori Rice Kaminsky is Partner and Creative Director at White Rice Advertising & PR in Germantown, WI. White Rice is the brainchild of Rice and her longtime business partner Terri White, and is described as a small, friendly, approachable agency that helps businesses and organizations of all sizes grow. Ironically, Cori also fits that description. She is a passionate supporter of non-profits and sits on a number of professional boards, including currently serving as President of Festivals of Cedarburg, her hometown where she lives with her husband and two sons. She and White Rice proudly donate their time to Communities of Crocus.

COC will be a place to engage, connect, participate, grow, and flourish. We envision an inclusive supportive housing community of choice for adults with autism and similar Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) that will allow each individual to live as independently as possible. The community will enable these individuals to live and engage with others in a natural environment.​​. "Overview" C o m m u n i t y COC will be a place to engage, connect, participate, grow, and flourish. We envision an inclusive supportive housing community of choice for adults with autism and similar Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) that will allow each individual to live as independently as possible. The community will enable these individuals to live and engage with others in a natural environment. Centre The Hub Care at Crocus Click on button below to get a description of the buildings above. The Centre CARE at CROCUS The Hub The Centre Find Out More The Centre welcomes residents and community members with complex needs, providing meaningful opportunities to enrich quality of life in a natural environment. Care Homes at Crocus Community Care Homes for adults with autism and similar IDDs who have high support needs. Find Out More A Supportive Housing Hub (The Hub) that will include services and supports for adults with autism and IDDs who live in the community and the surrounding greater area. Also, there is support resources and training for their families, caregivers and others interested in learning how to better support the independence of these dynamic individuals. The Hub Find Out More Apartments at Crocus Pilot Apartment Respite Apartments APTS at Crocus include one and two-bedroom units for adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities who are able to live independently with supports. Find Out More APTS at Crocus will also include a Respite Care apartment and an also Pilot apartment where prospective residents may try out independent living before making a long-term decision. Find Out More Pocket Neighborhood at Crocus A pocket neighborhood for families and individuals who provide natural, supportive inclusion. Find Out More The Pavilion A pavilion to provide greater community integration and inclusion. Find Out More Phase 1 & 2 C o m m u n i t y P l a n s The current plan is for Communities of Crocus to be completed in phases. Phase 1 A . Residences: CARE at CROCUS B. Services and Supports: The CENTRE Phase 2 A. Residences: APTS at CROCUS B. Services and Supports: The HUB Phase 3 A. Residences: Pocket Neighborhood B. Services and Supports: The Community Pavilion “The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” — Maya Angelou F r a n k l i n, W I land before construction S h a r e d J o u r n e y s Roe Dras . “I had the pleasure working with Communities of Crocus to envision the housing and supportive hub environments. The Supportive Hub was particularly exciting to see develop and serve as a collaborative learning environment that connects residents, families, caregivers, and community organizations. The mission of COC is very inspiring as it cultivates a sense of belonging across all levels of the community. Additionally, this project is so important because it gives back power and autonomy to autistic individuals to live independent lives, while also offering the supports needed to ensure success. I look forward to the future of COC!" Traci Seibert “I work with clients with special needs and the Communities of Crocus that is being created is going to be amazing. It’s hard to find good places for young adults to live but also have the opportunity for onsite services and supports not just a place to stay. I also think it’s great that within the community there will be so much to do socially and family’s can also be near by. I can’t wait for this to be an option that I can let young adults that I work with who have special needs have an option to call home!" Tom Toronto “Nothing worth doing is ever easy and there is no more apt description for what it takes to build housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That said, the challenges of developing housing are no match for the will and perseverance of parents, guardians, advocates, and individuals with diagnoses themselves – all demanding a dire need be addressed. Schools have been built, services designed and provided and now, like the first signs of spring, the crocus, so too is dynamic purpose-built housing popping up around the country – including Wisconsin."

There are Supportive and Auxiliary services that are being planned. Centro de Vivienda de Apoyo Servicios de apoyo y auxiliares Volunteer Partner Employee Servicios de apoyo Gestión de casos Coordinación de Servicios Servicios de salud conductual Atención coordinada para personas con necesidades complejas Asesoramiento sobre vivienda de apoyo Servicios de cuidado personal Apoyo de atención directa Capacitación en habilidades para la vida Capacitación y apoyo en finanzas personales Capacitación y apoyo vocacional/laboral Navegación comunitaria Auxiliar Servicios Transportación Habilidades sociales / Construcción de relaciones Recreación / Participación Comunitaria Capacitación y apoyo para cuidadores Navegación de vida para personas mayores

GET INVOLVED! Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve". Join a Monthly Working Group! Thank you to all the wonderful families that joined our interest groups in late 2024 and early 2025! We are processing the feedback we received to create a safe and sustainable community where our residents can live as independently as possible in a home of their own choice that fits their needs. We are now hosting monthly working groups where we will delve deeper into the needs of these unique individuals and explore how to successfully design, build, and operate a community that exceeds our expectations. If you would like to participate in a monthly work group please contact Amy Hansel at amy.hansel@communitiesofcrocus.org or (864) 593-2457 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Join our team! DONATE Help us help the community with a project that will house adults with special needs. PARTNER COC is a growing organization that is looking for partners to collaborate with. ONSITE SERVICES UPCOMING EVENTS Communities of Crocus is getting increasingly involved with the community and especially focusing on other events that support adults with developmental disabilities. Check out our upcoming events, both ones we host and attend. We hope to see you there! View Events The founders of COC, Amy Hansel and Emily Peters, are both parents of children with autism and Down syndrome. They are determined to create a space in Wisconsin where their children and others with similar disabilities will be supported and able to reach their fullest potential within a natural environment. With a very ambitious goal of developing an entire community including care homes, apartments, a supportive hub, and a wraparound community, COC will be very appreciative of all donations. PHASE 1 ONSITE SERVICES SPREAD THE WORD! Please share our newsletters, social media accounts, and website link with your friends and family! The more traction we gain, the sooner we can start building our community and giving back.

Supportive Housing Hub (SHH) is a place where residents and others in the greater community including adults with autism and similar disabilities can get the support and services they need to live as independently as possible. In addition, the SHH will provide services and support for the parents, siblings, caregivers and other interested parties involved in the continuum of care for these unique individuals. "Supportive Services Hub" T h e H U B The Supportive Services Hub is a place where residents and others in the greater community, including adults with autism and similar disabilities can get the support and services they need to live as independently as possible. In addition, the Hub will provide services and support for the parents, siblings, caregivers and other interested parties involved in the continuum of care for these unique individuals. A top-down view provideshow all the programs are organized and their adjacencies to one another. Interior windows allow light and views into spaces with a lot of activity. The Life Skills Suite in rustic, features a large central collaboration area that connects to a teaching kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and laundry room. The suite also offers relax and ready rooms for individuals who may need a break from the larger support areas. The Care-giver Training Suite, in green, features a staff lounge, an office, a private meeting room, and a central meeting space. The Family Support, in tan, features a central library and resource center, a meeting room, and remote access desks. The Care at Crocus office, in grey, is n ear the main entry. It has two offices, a conference room, and an open meeting space. The partner organizations wing features 6 large offices, 2 private meeting rooms, and a central meeting space that could be rented out together or ideally, separately by multiple different organizations. Life Skills Suite

Communities of Crocus Caregiver Training Center for caregivers Centro de formación de cuidadores Próximamente, en breve, pronto... Volunteer Partner Employee

Located on a half acre of green space within the community, the CROCUS Community Pavilion will provide inclusion opportunities where the greater community and the residents at COC can participate together in community events and gatherings. "Pavilion" C o m m u n i t y P a v i l i o n Located on a half acre of green space within the community, the CROCUS Community Pavilion will provide inclusion opportunities where the greater community and the residents at COC can participate together in community events and gatherings. A walkway will extend on either side of the pavilion and include benches to support a larger market event where others could bring tents to set up along the walkway to sell their products. A modern design features a traditional brick pattern, wood slat sliding doors, and angled steel columns. A 40’ x 24’ canopy covers a main walkway as well as a small, 12’ x 29’ interior space that Crocus can use as storage and a place to sell fresh produce grown by residents on site. The large, sliding doors allow people to stand inside the space with a table for customers passing through.

The apartment building includes one and two-bedroom units for adults with autism and/or similar intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are able to live independently with supports. Onsite staff along with a variety of amenities including an exercise room, multipurpose rooms, respite unit, and outdoor gathering spaces will be provided. Residents will be able to choose Supportive Home Care providers for additional services needed. "Supportive Independent Living" A p a r t m e n t s a t C R O C U S The apartment building includes one and two-bedroom units for adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to live independently. APTS at CROCUS will provide on-site staff, along with a variety of amenities including an exercise room, multipurpose rooms, and outdoor gathering spaces. Residents will be able to choose their own Supportive Home Care providers for any additional services needed. The level one floor plan above shows: Two-bedroom units in blue The multipurpose room in purple The management offices in orange The interior finishes are modern, but also colorful and warm. Walls and permanent furniture like kitchen cabinets are plain and neutral to allow residents to bring in their own pops of color.

Apartments at Communities of Crocus - old web page. Vida independiente con apoyo Apartamentos El edificio de apartamentos incluye unidades de uno y dos dormitorios para adultos con autismo y/o discapacidades intelectuales y/o del desarrollo similares que pueden vivir de forma independiente con apoyo. Atravesando el vestíbulo, el espacio de doble altura y el patio, se da una idea de la sensación general. Los cálidos acentos de madera del exterior continúan en el interior y los grandes paneles de vidrio conectan el espacio del vestíbulo con el patio al aire libre lleno de árboles adultos, plantas nativas y asientos. El plano de planta del nivel uno de arriba muestra las unidades de dos dormitorios en azul, la sala de usos múltiples en púrpura, las oficinas de administración en naranja y el gran patio que proporciona la forma en forma de L. Planos de planta de la unidad Los acabados interiores son modernos, pero también coloridos y cálidos. Las paredes y los muebles permanentes, como los gabinetes de la cocina, son simples y neutrales para permitir que los residentes traigan sus propios toques de color.

Gaige Peters, one of the founder's son. Gaige Peters has a disability. GAIGE Próximamente, en breve, pronto...