Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate With Leigh Brown

Ever dreamed of making a real difference in your community? This episode dives into a topic far from HGTV fluff: the critical need for affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We sit down with Becky LaForest, who'll open your eyes to the housing crisis faced by this population and the heartbreaking reality of segregated group homes. Learn how dedicated support and innovative housing models can transform lives, and discover how YOU can contribute to meaningful change.     Key takeaways to listen for How Becky's career shift led her to create a nonprofit for affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) The hidden shortage of affordable housing for the I/DD community and the struggle with government funding Medicaid policy flaws that keep many I/DD individuals in institutions Groundbreaking efforts to integrate people with I/DD into regular community housing Why community support and advocacy are game-changers for policy reform and