A Place in the World Blog Series

December 2025

By Denise D. Resnik, First Place Global Founder, President/CEO & Matt’s Mom I’m still thinking about the shared experiences from the Dimensions™ 2025 symposium and moments between formal presentations: bus…

October 2025

By Denise D. Resnik, Founder & President/CEO, First Place AZ and Desiree Kameka Galloway, Director, Autism Housing Network At 6:45 each morning, Marcus checks the transit app, grabs his packed…

October 2025

By Denise D. Resnik, Founder & President/CEO, First Place AZ and Desiree Kameka Galloway, Director, Autism Housing Network Families of people with profound autism and complex medical needs are often…

September 2025

By Denise D. Resnik, Founder & President/CEO, First Place AZ and Desiree Kameka Galloway, Director, Autism Housing Network Millions of adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities across the U.S. have…

September 2025

By Denise D. Resnik, Founder & President/CEO, First Place AZ and Desiree Kameka Galloway, Director, Autism Housing Network For developers already building affordable, market-rate or supportive housing, this overlooked population…