Puzzled Paws Community Village

Inclusive Living, Employment
& Healthcare Development.

A place to live, work, grow & belong — a five-acre fenced community built around housing, jobs, and care for autistic adults.

Site plan of Puzzled Paws Community Village showing three apartment buildings, community center, staff residence, swimming pool, walking trail, four-bay retail center and outdoor dog park
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Five-acre fenced community (retail center excluded). Zoom in to explore each building and amenity.

Community Features

What's inside the village.

3 Apartment Buildings
4-Story / Perimeter
Staff Residence
Community Center
Living · Cafeteria · Fitness
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Walking Trail
Around Property
Garden Area
Activity
Common Areas
4-Bay Retail Center
Outdoor Dog Park
Property Highlights

Designed around safety, access & independence.

  • 5 Acre Fenced Community (Retail Center Excluded)
  • Modern Farmhouse Design
  • ADA Accessible Pathways
  • Outdoor Pool + Activity Areas
  • Walking Trail Around Entire Property
  • Garden & Wellness Spaces
  • Employment / Vocational Opportunities
  • Safe, Supportive Environment
Why This Matters

The gap we're building to close.

Only 8.4% of autistic adults holding paying jobs

40%–85% unemployment/underemployment among autistic adults

Approximately 75% of adults with disabilities in Florida live with a parent or guardian, and one in three adults with IDD live with a family member over 60.

Housing for autistic adults in Florida is severely limited, with only 7% having access to support to live outside the family home. Housing for adults with autism in Florida is limited and heavily reliant on waiting lists.

75% of adults with autism report that not being able to afford housing is their top concern. 48% of autistic adults report feeling lonely. 57% report feeling depressed, highlighting the need for community-supported housing.

Service gaps exists after special education ends, with an estimated 99% of autistic adults not receiving public employment services.