Auburn Oaks announced as Oakland County's second neuro-inclusive neighborhood, presenter says

A presenter announced Auburn Oaks as Oakland County’s second neuro-inclusive neighborhood, saying the development will include homes for sale to the general public alongside units sold to adults with disabilities.

"We are here at Auburn Oaks, the second neuro inclusive neighborhood in Oakland County," the presenter said, describing the project as housing that combines independence with community supports. The presenter said the neighborhood is intended so residents "don't have to move so far away" from their hometowns when they need care.

The presenter used a personal example to explain the project's purpose, referencing "Geoffrey" and saying the development would let families sleep better at night knowing adult children will be "welcomed and taken care of." "For the parents, it means peace of mind that their son or daughter will have a place not just to live, but who will be welcomed and taken care of," the presenter said.

The Oakland County Housing Trust Fund and its leadership were credited as early partners. "Thank goodness for the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund, and thank goodness for Dave Colter and his support," the presenter said, adding that the fund helped acquire the land that made the neighborhood possible.

The presenter framed the project as providing both independence and the dignity of homeownership for adults with disabilities, calling the neighborhood "a game changer" for affected families. The remarks focused on the project's intent and partnerships; no formal approvals or votes were recorded in the remarks provided.

The presenter closed by saying events like the announcement—meeting families who will benefit—are the reason they do the job.