BelongKC Supportive Living Initiative
Inclusion Connections is creating an innovative, affordable, and sustainable community in the KC region where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can choose to live with customized supports. At BelongKC, residents will have opportunities to enjoy improved health outcomes, flourishing social relationships, and meaningful employment. The project creates a hub for strategic partnerships benefitting the IDD community. Together, we will create a community where all individuals are treated equally, regardless of ability, realizing their full potential.
BelongKC Supportive Living Initiative
Inclusion Connections is creating an innovative, affordable, and sustainable community in the KC region where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can choose to live with customized supports. At BelongKC, residents will have opportunities to enjoy improved health outcomes, flourishing social relationships, and meaningful employment. The project creates a hub for strategic partnerships benefitting the IDD community. Together, we will create a community where all individuals are treated equally, regardless of ability, realizing their full potential.
Blazing a Trail
Establish A Regional Community
with customized and supportive residential options. This consumer-directed community provides a comprehensive accessible living experience.
Position the KC Supportive Living Community
to serve as a model site for education, training, and thought leadership focused on expanding choices for affordable, quality housing options across the KC region.
Launch A Transition Academy
serving both youth and young adults to prepare individuals with new skills and quality-of-life indicators for the transition to independent or supportive living.
Magnify Inclusion Connections’ Voice
in federal, state and local policy encouraging new community-based models offering choices for supportive living for individuals with IDD.
Multiple Intersecting Crises
There is not just a gap in available supportive housing, but a genuine housing crisis for low income individuals with IDD. This is coupled with a national crisis facing families across the United States: the rising number of adults with IDD who are living with aging caregivers. Most adults with disabilities will outlive their parents and caregivers, resulting in forced emergency placements.
BelongKC Rendering
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One Bedroom Apartments
Designed for Accessibility
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Transition Academy
Classroom space and conference rooms
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Health Initiatives
Access to fitness and nutrition
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Space for Organizations With a Disability Mission
PawsAbilities, coffee/ice cream shop
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Indoor & Outdoor Community Space
Dining hall, fitness center, and more
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Inclusion Connections Headquarters
Model site for education and training
Future BelongKC Residents
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Make A Difference
Inclusion Connections provides classes and activities specially designed for young people with developmental disabilities.
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Corporate Giving
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Individual Giving
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Volunteer
Give & Get Involved
Make A Difference
Inclusion Connections provides classes and activities specially designed for young people with developmental disabilities.
![](https://ickc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/charity-1.png)
Corporate Giving
![](https://ickc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/give.png)
Individual Giving
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Volunteer
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