The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders. They believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language… Continue Reading Support Services [...]
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Support Services
Mission: To provide comprehensive navigation resources and support programs to parents of preemies, babies born with special health care needs, and those who have experienced a loss due to these or other complications. Hand to Hold® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) stay to help ensure all… Continue Reading Support Services [...]
Support Services and Information
Focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Services include a newsletter, peer support, and accessibility consultations. United Spinal Association Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Kew Gardens James… Continue Reading Support Services and Information [...]
Support Services Centers
The United Arc provides a flexible menu of services for families that care for or include a family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Funded through The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) with additional funding from Bete Foundation. Support Services Centers Provide a menu of supports are available to families caring for a… Continue Reading Support Services Centers [...]
Support, Education and Advocacy
The mission of the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England (SBAGNE) is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. SBAGNE serves individuals and families living with Spina Bifida in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hamshire and Vermont. SBAGNE provides a community of support, education and advocacy. Wheelchair… Continue Reading Support, Education and Advocacy [...]
Support, Education and Referral
MACI is a non-profit statewide support, education, and referral organization for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Others may be sensitive to chemicals in the environment. Some people care about the prevention of chemical injuries. Massachusetts Association for the Chemically Injured, Inc. / MACI Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9… Continue Reading Support, Education and Referral [...]
SUPPORTbrokers
The SUPPORTbrokers Program at The Arc of Massachusetts is ready to help you! The program lets you hire an experienced, vetted SUPPORTbroker to provide 1:1 consultation to help you resolve your priority needs. Whether you need help: identifying adult-program options navigating government agencies creating a vision and action plan simply knowing your rights and how to advocate… Continue Reading SUPPORTbrokers [...]
Supported and Shared Living
HopeWell supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in two ways: We partner with adults who live on their own. Supported Living supports their independence and ability to provide loving care to their children, if they are parenting. Our Shared Living program matches each person with a local caregiver. The caregiver provides on-going learning opportunities in… Continue Reading Supported and Shared Living [...]
Supported Employment
Supported employment opportunities in the community. The types of work we offer include: housekeeping janitorial dishwashing groundskeeping assembly/packaging stocking/shelving warehouse work property care retail administrative assistance Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Valley Educational Associates 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Hatfield info@ValleyEducational.org 413-349-4120 14172 Supported Employment Vocational 6) West Job Placement, Job Skills,… Continue Reading Supported Employment [...]
Supported Employment
Production Teams A work program comprised of a small group of people working at a company under the supervision of Work Opportunity Center, Inc. (WOC, Inc.) The people are considered employees of WOC, Inc. They receive their pay and benefits from our agency. This work model allows people to work in integrated work settings… Continue Reading Supported Employment [...]
