The Association Simon de Cyrène (ASC) promotes, develops and manages well-located, affordable and shared housing solutions for adults who became severely disabled in the course of their lives, as an alternative to living alone or in specialised institutions.
Shared homes allow disabled adults to share their daily lives with non-disabled residents, striking a balance between independent living, social inclusion and supportive housing, reducing disabled individuals’ sense of isolation whilst enhancing their right to self-determination.
The first community was opened in 2009 in Vanves, with two others completed in 2010 and 2011. Local projects are currently underway in Angers, with the completion of the first house expected in 2013.
