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December 29, 2006

First meeting with architect to design The Independence House

September 26, 2006

Signed contracts back - now we need to satisfy contingencies - and close

August 24, 2006

Land identified - purchase contracts for land sent out

Feb - August

Actively searching for land

February 24, 2006

Received a letter from Albany granting approval to build the Independence House.

February 13, 2006

The review team from Albany is coming to Buffalo to talk with us about our proposal.

January 18, 2006

The Self Advocates report was turned into the state.  We are currently awaiting either questions or an approval from the state.

January 12, 2006

Senator Dale Volker sent a letter of support to Albany.

January 12, 2006

At the Northtown Plaza People Inc office, a gathering of the minds was held to brainstorm what should be included in the Independence House - from the ground up.  Consumers, therapists, designers, architects, representatives from the DDSO, People Inc, and local DME providers attended.

January 4, 2006

Consumers meet with Self Advocate Team

December 21, 2005

Second Team Review via conference call - still some concerns

Week of Nov 15, 2005

Questions answered and sent back to state

October 13, 2005

Team Review held; currently in process of addressing questions

August 10, 2005

Interviews with DDSO completed

June 13, 2005

Opts proposal submitted

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