Island Autism Group In Martha’s Vineyard Purchases 3.5 Acres To Create Staffed Housing For Adults With Autism

The Island Autism Group in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, purchased 7.5 acres to create a living community for people with autism. About 3.5 acres will be used to create staffed housing for more than a dozen adults. The remainder will be used for a small farm, with a live-in manager, and a center, for both residential dining and day programs serving all ages.

The purchase was funded by donations. The Island Autism Group and the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank jointly purchased a 17.5-acre former farm on Lambert’s Cove Road in West Tisbury for . . .