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Best Practices – Provider

Submission date: 9-4-09
Submitted by: Jose Navarro
Provider name: Leaning Place Group Home
APD Area:  11

Practice
The provider celebrated a wedding for two individuals at the group home. The provider organized the event over several months and networked with other entities to ensure that the individuals would have the most memorable experience of their lives. The provider stated that approximately sixty people attended the ceremony including people from APD, Support Coordinators, family members and friends. The provider indicated that the ceremony and after party took place at the group home. The wedding was also conducted by a Public Notary and then recorded at the Local Civil Court. The provider stated that they are now planning with the individuals a honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico.

Who Benefits? How?
Individuals benefit by celebrating their marriage. By making the individuals dream come true, helping through the process and by supporting them with natural supports.