{"id":23471,"date":"2026-04-03T14:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=23471"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:03:22","slug":"lawsons-market-heights-apartments-featured-on-norfolk-public-schools-tour-supporting-independent-living-for-students-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/news\/lawsons-market-heights-apartments-featured-on-norfolk-public-schools-tour-supporting-independent-living-for-students-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"LAWSON\u2019S MARKET HEIGHTS APARTMENTS FEATURED ON NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOUR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norfolk, VA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;April 3, 2026&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Students and their families from Norfolk Public Schools recently visited Market Heights Apartments as part of the school division\u2019s annual services expo bus tour, connecting young adults with disabilities to resources that support independent living after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market Heights Apartments was selected as a featured stop on Norfolk Public Schools\u2019 annual&nbsp;services expo&nbsp;tour for students with disabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The apartment community includes&nbsp;accessible apartments,&nbsp;and supportive services&nbsp;provided by Hope House Foundation,&nbsp;designed to&nbsp;enable independent living&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lawson partners with Hope House Foundation to provide on-site, supportive&nbsp;services&nbsp;for residents&nbsp;with disabilities and mobility impairments&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tour connects students and families with real-world resources&nbsp;and housing options to help students live and work independently&nbsp;after high school&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Norfolk\u2019s St. Paul\u2019s District, Market Heights Apartments is a 164-unit affordable housing community developed and managed by Lawson. The community includes accessible apartments and a unique partnership with&nbsp;Hope&nbsp;House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides wraparound services for individuals with disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this partnership, residents who may otherwise face barriers to living independently have access to on-site support tailored to their individual needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis was a meaningful opportunity to welcome students and families into Market Heights and show what independent living can look like with the right support systems in place,\u201d said Austin Pittman, Vice President of Development for Lawson. \u201cOur partnership with Hope House Foundation allows us to go beyond housing by providing services that empower residents to live with greater independence and confidence.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Norfolk Public Schools tour is designed to help students&nbsp;and their&nbsp;families&nbsp;explore options for housing, employment, and community involvement&nbsp;after graduation. For many attendees, the visit to Market Heights offered a tangible vision of what the next chapter could look like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for partners like Lawson who are committed to creating inclusive housing opportunities,\u201d said Susan Henderson, Associate Executive Director of&nbsp;Hope&nbsp;House Foundation. \u201cBy combining affordable housing with on-site supportive services, we\u2019re helping individuals build the skills and confidence they need to live independently and thrive in the community.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to accessible housing, the partnership ensures that residents have&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;with essential life skills, such as budgeting, transportation, healthcare coordination, and daily living activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawson\u2019s involvement in the tour reflects its broader commitment to creating housing solutions that serve diverse community needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExperiences like this tour are critical in helping students and families understand what\u2019s possible after graduation,\u201d said Sarah Bernier, Lawson Vice President and Director of Property Operations. \u201cSeeing a community like Market Heights firsthand,&nbsp;and meeting the partners who provide support,&nbsp;helps make the transition to independent living feel achievable.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT LAWSON<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Lawson, we understand that what we do \u2013 and how we do it \u2013 affects the everyday lives of people we care about. We focus on positively&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;people, from team members and residents to investors and&nbsp;business partners. We manage and own approximately 5,000 apartment units and continue to grow with&nbsp;nearly&nbsp;1,200&nbsp;units&nbsp;under construction&nbsp;or&nbsp;in&nbsp;development. Our business model provides vertical integration of development, construction, property&nbsp;management&nbsp;and asset management services, which enables our team of experts to add value at every stage for our partners. When you act with integrity, focus on quality and work to find creative&nbsp;solutions,&nbsp;great things&nbsp;are possible.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;how&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;done business at Lawson for more than 50 years. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawsoncompanies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.lawsoncompanies.com<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hope House Foundation provides&nbsp;supports&nbsp;to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities exclusively in their own homes or apartments, regardless of how complex their disabilities may be.&nbsp;The foundation supports more than 120 people in Hampton Roads&nbsp;and believes in enabling everyone with a life of choice rather than circumstance. For more information, please&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hope-house.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.hope-house.org<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norfolk Public Schools serves approximately 26,000 students and provides innovative programs that prepare students for college, career, and independent living.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Post Graduate Career Development Program (PGCDP) provides transition services that help students with disabilities successfully move from high school into adult life. The program focuses on developing employment skills, independent living abilities, and community participation through real-world experiences, community partnerships, and connections to adult service agencies. Its goal is to prepare students to live, work, and function as independently as possible in their communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"news-topic":[236],"class_list":["post-23471","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news-topic-development"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>LAWSON\u2019S MARKET HEIGHTS APARTMENTS FEATURED ON NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOUR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES\u00a0 - Lawson Companies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/news\/lawsons-market-heights-apartments-featured-on-norfolk-public-schools-tour-supporting-independent-living-for-students-with-disabilities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"LAWSON\u2019S MARKET HEIGHTS APARTMENTS FEATURED ON NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOUR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES\u00a0 - Lawson Companies\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Norfolk, VA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;April 3, 2026&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Students and their families from Norfolk Public Schools recently visited Market Heights Apartments as part of the school division\u2019s annual services expo bus tour, connecting young adults with disabilities to resources that support independent living after graduation.&nbsp; 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