The Department of Development Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. For more information, visit their website at www.mass.gov/dds .
Alternatives Unlimited helps individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities build successful and satisfying lives in the community – lives that include real homes, real jobs, and real relationships. The organization offers residential, employment, day and outpatient counseling services through its network of more than 55 programs across Central Massachusetts and sponsors community activities that people of all abilities can enjoy together. For more information, visit their website at www.alternativesnet.org .
Kennedy-Donovan Center supports people with developmental delays, disabilities or family challenges to pursue their personal potential and success in the community. They provide a wide range of effective supports to individuals and families through prevention, advocacy, and intervention services that are person-centered, innovative, and compassionate. For more information, visit their website at www.kdc.org .
The goal of ASPiRE! is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to develop skills necessary to pursue interests in employment, recreation, and social interaction to enrich lives, broaden core competencies, and enjoy a full range of activities while cultivating a network of relationships in and around their communities. For more information, visit their website at www.sevenhills.org/prog…/aspire-innovative-lifelong-learning .
The Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC) Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families and individuals to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired. Applications from families with children or adult family members of any age with any disability who are Department of Developmental Services eligible are encouraged.
Parent Support Group meets every First and Third Thursday of each month 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm at KDC (Kennedy Donovan Center) , 171 Main St., 4rd Fl., Milford
For more information please contact:
Kennedy Donovan Family Support Center @ 508-473-5700
Cheryl Marino, Sr. Family Partner, You, Inc. (508) 902-0080ext. 119, marinoc@youinc.org
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The Franklin SEPAC has workshops every month on a variety of topics. Visit their site at http://www.franklinsepac.org/home/workshops