Florida nurse creating ‘The Hive’ where those with disabilities can live and have supportive community

The Brief

  • A Florida nurse with a passion for helping others created a place where people with disabilities can live, thrive and have a supportive community.
  • It’s a deeply personal mission after she saw the struggles her son and others with disabilities faced when they become young adults.
  • The Hive is working to lower the number of units that are needed in Florida of supportive and affordable housing for those with disabilities.

VALRICO, Fla. A Florida nurse with a heart for helping others is taking on a major challenge. She’s creating a place where people with disabilities can live, thrive and be a part of a supportive community.

The backstory:

For Tanya Whitlock, this mission is deeply personal. She saw the struggles her son, Trace, and others faced when young adults with disabilities age out of state education systems.

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