The interior was stark with maybe a generic picture on the wall and the furniture consisted of plain sofa, a few hard chairs and the floor. A resident had to watch what was chosen for them - there were few choices given since they could not reach the television to change the channel. Now you will find 25 homes on campus that provide a warm atmosphere with individual interior taste reflected. The population in each home ranges from 15 to 28 people, usually with two to four people in each bedroom. However, eight of the homes are designed with some individual bedrooms.
Most homes also have family style dining with some of the meals cooked in their own kitchen.
This provides learning opportunities in meal preparation, nutrition, cleaning and other important life skills. As for access to television sets, each home has one in the den but some folks have them in their rooms. Stereos, compact disc players and VCR's are also a common item - just like in our homes. The people who live here are no different from non-disabled persons when it comes to enjoying life. They, too, have their favorite sports and leisure activities.