Communities to Know: Arizona
Each month we report on intentional communities for adults with IDD around the U.S. This month, we are highlighting projects operating or planned in Arizona.
Communities to Know: South Carolina
We take a look at Mary Sunshine House, Oak Tree Farm, and Osprey Village in the Palmetto State.
Communities to Know: Florida
Each month we report on intentional communities for adults with IDD around the U.S. This month, we are highlighting projects operating or planned in Florida.
2024 Accomplishments
LTO Ventures had a transformational year in 2024 marked most significantly by our shift to launching our own project.
the link between housing and health in autistic populations
Researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute examined how many autistic people in the United States received housing support from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to explore their experiences and health outcomes.
Communities to Know: Wisconsin
Each month we will report about intentional communities for adults with IDD around the U.S. This month, we want to highlight settings existing and planned across in Wisconsin.
Origin of Autumn Hills Village Name, Logo
Coming up with a name for something that has to be as meaningful 50 years from now as it is today is hard. This is the story behind the Autumn Hills Village name and logo.
Introducing Groth Design Group Architects
The site plan for our Autumn Hills Village community and the floor plans and renderings for our planned Community Inclusion Center were prepared for us by Groth Design Group in Wisconsin.
Family Opportunity Mortgages Explained
There is a little-known but flexible mortgage product designed for families who want to buy a home for their disabled son or daughter.
Communities to Know in Indiana
Each month we highlight intentional communities for adults with IDD. This month it's Indiana, including two LTO Ventures clients - ILADD and OASIS Community.
Kim Breitling, board member, advocate, wife, mother, friend
It is with deep sadness that we report that Kim passed away.
Take Our Survey About Programs & Outings
We want your input about our educational and social engagement options. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. We will keep it open through September.
Boerne & Kendall County Honor Nonprofit Day
LTO Ventures joined other nonprofit members of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce for local proclamations of Sat., Aug. 17 as Nonprofit Day in the City and County.
LTO Ventures Joins Time to Care Texas Coalition
LTO Ventures joined the Time To Care Texas coalition securing competitive wages for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who provide essential care to Texans with IDD.
July 2024 e-Newsletter: Finding my Why
Simon Sinek’s phrase “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” reminds me why I founded LTO Ventures…my daughter, Lindsay…the “LTO” in LTO Ventures.
SSI Rule Change to No Longer Factor Food
The Social Security Administration is moving forward with a major change to the way it calculates monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits for those with disabilities.
Autumn Hills Village Debuts at Town Hall
LTO Ventures introduced its Autumn Hills Village project to a town hall-style gathering and live webinar of Boerne Blaze Special Olympics families and athletes.
LTO Ventures Featured in DisabilityScoop.com
Mark Olson, Founder of LTO Ventures, assisted with developing Crossbridge Point, a work/live/play community, by the nonprofit ILADD, Inc. Read the article.
Against Community Op-ed by Amy Lutz
Amy Lutz, mother of Jonah, wife, writer, advocate, board member of NCSA and friend of LTO Ventures, her op-ed summarizes a divide in the disability community.
Disability Leaders Decry Cancel Culture at NYT
Read the letter to The New York Times on behalf of the disability community, which condemns editorial choices omitting severe issues facing those with IDD.