E Street provides parents and families of adult children with
developmental disabilities an opportunity to secure a safe, supported and active community life for their family member.
Obtain the peace of mind that your family member will be supported for his/her lifetime in this home ownership project with services by Specialized Housing, Inc.of Massachusetts.
* Update March 2012: A unit at 20 E Street is available.
If you are interested in learning more about 20 E Street or other Home Ownership programs in Maine and Massachussetts, contact Specialized Housing, Inc., and arrange an assessment for your family member. 617-277-1805 www.specializedhousing.org.
Website will remain active for use by others who are interested in starting a similar project.
Ownership Structure and Staff Support:
The legal framework is similar to any condominium model with each family purchasing a "unit" with shared ownership of the common living areas and ownership of the bedroom unit of the individual.
Specialized Housing, Inc. (SHI) provides management and staffing services for the 20 E Street project.
Specialized Housing provides management services for the condominium under a contract with the Condominium Association Trustees. Bylaws provide ongoing governance for the E Street Condominiums with family members or guardians servings as Trustees and Officers of the Homeowners Association.
We welcome you to browse the website
for more information on topics such as:
* Many in PDF format. Look for PDF symbol.
A Typical Day,written by a House Manager
What parents say about Specialized Housing
Who is Specialized Housing? Link to their website
"On Community" - white paper by SHI
Services provided by Specialized Housing
Frequently Asked Questions
