Self-directed services Agency with Choice is a cutting-edge service which allows the person receiving services to co-manage their funds, in collaboration with The Arc. People with disabilities and their families value the ability to pick how their funds are distributed when using our AWC service. AWC members work with a personal Family Support Center… Continue Reading Self Directed Services [...]
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Self Regional Healthcare,
Greenwood 864-725-4139 46167 Self Regional Healthcare 7) Out of State Hospital 1325 SPRING ST 29646 MassHealth [...]
Self-advocacy
Provides a host of empowerment programs that are socially based for individuals with disabilities. Programs include weekly meetings where members can discuss issues that they are facing in the community, guest speakers, adaptive cooking classes and a calendar of social events. Eligibility – All individuals must complete the UCP Intake Process. Information and referral and direct… Continue Reading Self-advocacy [...]
Self-advocacy
We use training and interaction to teach group members to learn how to advocate for themselves. We also help them learn to advise and assist others to gain a stronger voice. The group is for people 16 years and older. Meetings are in-person and on Zoom. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms The Arc of… Continue Reading Self-advocacy [...]
Self-advocacy
Seven Hills promotes self-advocacy and self-determination by providing the people we support with innovative and genuine opportunities to participate fully and meaningfully as valued members of their communities. This is enhanced when they can speak for themselves, participate in policy formulation and influence opinion-making, express the rights and exercise the responsibilities of citizenship, and… Continue Reading Self-advocacy [...]
Self-advocacy
Summary: We offer training so that you can learn about your rights and responsibilities. Training includes living the way you choose and respecting the right of others to do the same. Location: North Weymouth, MA More info: Call for times and location. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms The Arc of the South Shore 19 –… Continue Reading Self-advocacy [...]
Self-advocacy
We provide education and self-advocacy groups. Our focus encourages you to learn: About yourself Effective communication How to have positive social relationships We also help adults with disabilities learn more about life. We help you become a part of the community through volunteering, community services, and civic responsibility. Groups meet monthly and provide education,… Continue Reading Self-advocacy [...]
Self-advocacy & Social Groups
Our self-advocacy groups offer training, peer support, leadership development, social events, and learning opportunities. We focus on adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) or other developmental disabilities (DD). More info: There is a small weekly fee for groups. Frontier Club – Tuesday evenings, 5:45 – 7:30 PM at 100 Main Street, Athol, MA. 413-824-1401 Pioneer… Continue Reading Self-advocacy & Social Groups [...]
Self-Advocate and Speaker
My name is Andrew Arboe, and I am an autistic public speaker based in the New England area (Connecticut/Rhode Island/Massachusetts). I have various self-advocate and professional experience within the autism community. I work for organizations like FOCUS Center for Autism and Anderson Center for Autism along with past employment at Autism Services and Resources… Continue Reading Self-Advocate and Speaker [...]
Self-Advocates for Everyone (SAFE)
People receiving services at Minute Man Arc are invited to participate in our Self-Advocates for Everyone (SAFE) group. Self-Advocates participate in trainings such as American Sign Language, nutrition and fire safety. They volunteer at agency events and in the community while also hosting activities and events for themselves and their peers. SAFE meets twice… Continue Reading Self-Advocates for Everyone (SAFE) [...]
