About Sailhome
The question “Where will my loved one live when I’m no longer here?” is one that keeps many parents of adults with disabilities awake at night. It was this shared concern that brought together a group of families and community members determined to find a solution.
Together, they explored ways to ensure their loved ones could live safely, independently, and with dignity—even as parents aged or were no longer able to provide care. This journey led the group to the New Futures Initiative (NFI), a four-month training program developed by the Center for Independent Futures. Through a clear, step-by-step approach, NFI equips families with the tools and guidance needed to develop supported living options within their own communities.
In October 2023, this passionate group formally established SAIL Home as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Since then, SAIL Home has made significant strides—most notably, the purchase and planned renovation of a property in Scituate, Massachusetts. This space will soon offer more than just housing: it will provide a vibrant community hub with dedicated units for residents, live-in staff, shared gathering areas, and even on-site employment opportunities.
At SAIL Home, we’re not just building homes—we’re building futures.
Why
Safe, appropriate housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism remains in critically short supply. Traditional group home openings are rare—and when they do arise, they’re often located far from familiar communities, separating individuals from their families, day programs, and trusted healthcare providers. This disconnect leads to isolation, disruption of routines, and a loss of continuity in care and relationships.
Without systemic change, most adults with I/DD will continue to live with aging parents or family members—a model that is neither sustainable nor aligned with the values of independence and dignity.
SAIL Home was created to change that.
Our mission is to provide thoughtful, person-centered housing alternatives that prioritize community, independence, and choice. We aim to meet both current and future housing demands with innovative solutions—allowing adults with disabilities to live in the communities they know and love, surrounded by support and opportunity.
SAIL Home is more than housing—it’s a path to belonging, purpose, and lasting stability.
<15 %
At age 22, only 15%
of adults with I/DD qualify
for housing from the state in group homes.
71 %
Nationwide over 71% of adults with I/DD live at home with parents or family members.
24 %
24% of those parents or family members are over the age of 60.
Meet the board
The SAIL Home Board of Directors is comprised of professionals in the Health and Human Service field and parents who seek new housing options for adults with I/DD and/or autism.
From left to right: Kristine Marquis (Vice President), Jody Nash (Treasurer), Kathleen Snow (Board Member), Andrew Wall (Board Member), Elizabeth McDermott (Board Member), Laurel Hickey (Clerk) and Katie Stronach (President)
And the Founders!
From left to right: Marynell Henry (Executive Director), Wendy Ellison, Kathleen Snow, Graham Sida, Elizabeth McDermott, Donna Keaney, Amy Pratt, Mary Burt
