Independent Living

First Place–Phoenix is where independence lives and thrives.

Supporting independence.

The First Place–Phoenix Apartments offer a suite of supports, amenities and community life activities to help residents thrive as they chart their individual paths to more independent living.

  • The support team assists residents in developing their daily living skills.
  • The community life team offers a dynamic schedule of activities—seven days a week.
  • The employment and workforce development team helps residents identify their skill sets and job interests, as well as assists with volunteer and employment opportunities.
  • The health & wellness team supports residents in making healthy lifestyle choices through nutrition and exercise.
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Skills that last a lifetime.

Through support services and weekly activities, life at First Place–Phoenix provides a path to more independent living.

  • Money management
  • Household management
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Nutrition
  • Health & wellness
  • Public transportation navigation
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Life maximized.

Prior to move-in and beyond, every step is taken to help residents enjoy a life of possibilities.

  • Prospective resident discovery session prior to move-in
  • Planning session with each resident at move-in
  • Weekly community life activities
  • Life skills training and/or essential activities (e.g., transportation & navigation, meal planning, social integration, career development)
  • Person-centered supports based on individual needs and preferences
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Sample Schedule

Is this the right fit?

First Place–Phoenix is designed for individuals ages 18 and older with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities who:

  • Have a range of skills and abilities.
  • Can feed themselves (independently ingest food) without prompting.
  • Can dress and bathe without prompting.
  • Have the skills to independently manage their medications.
  • Have functional communication skills.
  • Can recognize and respond to an emergency or can learn and/or refine this skill.
  • Have independent toilet skills.
  • Have no violent or self-injurious behaviors.
  • Have no history of property destruction.
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“Jed has been able to make friends and participate in a variety of activities ranging from yoga and Zumba to bowling, cooking and crafts. He has an instant community around him when he wants to be social.”
Georgann, Mom of Jed, First Place–Phoenix Resident