Support Agencies
Below is information on a variety of support agencies, please click the green buttons to be connected directly to each organization's website.
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51 Water St., Suite 206 Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 393-3824 [email protected] http://www.aane.org Summary The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives. We do this by providing information, education, community, support, and advocacy, all in an atmosphere of validation and respect. We serve: • Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) • Teens with AS and their families • Families of Children with AS Educators and other Professionals who work with people with AS Although Asperger Syndrome is AANE's primary focus, we also offer support and services to individuals with similar Autism Spectrum conditions, such as High Functioning Autism (HFA), PDD-NOS, and Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD/NLD). |
Jessica Kramer, PhD
[email protected] Under the direction of Dr. Jessica Kramer, PhD, OTR/L, the YELL Lab develops and evaluates tools and interventions that empower youth and young adults with developmental disabilities. The YELL Lab partners with and employs youth and young adults with disabilities in development and evaluation to ensure our ideas meet the needs of people with disabilities. The mission of the YELL Lab is to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment that enables the production of high quality research to support best practice and enhance the lives of children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Contact us at [email protected] |
Lisa Sirois
Director of Youth Leadership and Transition Services [email protected] 508-751-6390 www.ma.easterseals.com Summary Easter Seals Massachusetts is a statewide, community-based organization that helps people with disabilities to live full and independent lives. Easter Seals Massachusetts mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Services include Assistive Technology, a free demonstration and device loan for assistive technology, Youth Transition Services, Employment Services, Rehabilitation Services, low interest loans for assistive technology, Youth Leadership and Camp. |
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Lauri Medeiros
94 Edward Street Medford, MA 02155 ph: 617-605-7404 fax: 781-396-7510 [email protected] http://www.mfofc.org/ Summary The mission of MFOFC is to provide sustained advocacy and leadership training in pursuit of high quality, individualized community support and service options, including family support, for people with disabilities and their families. A primary activity for this purpose is the Family Leadership Series. The Family Leadership Series is a free three weekend training that has a three-fold purpose. The first is to offer information about family leadership and the history of family involvement in the disability arena. Second is to assist families in creating a vision for their family member. Third is to connect them with information on how families can become a critical voice that influences local and state policy and funding streams for all persons with disabilities. Additionally MFOFC and it’s membership actively participates in multiple statewide activities, boards and organizations providing substantial consultation to service delivery options, policy and funding streams that support self determination, inclusive communities, independence and full meaningful lives across the life span for all individuals with disabilities. |
Kerry Mahoney, Director
217 South Street Waltham, MA 02453 781 891-6270 x 109 Webpage http://www.arcmass.org/ProgramsatTheArc/SupportBrokers.aspx Summary SUPPORTbrokers mission is to assist individuals with disabilities to reach their personal goals and visions. We carry out this mission through advocacy, education, planning, and referral. Brokers spend time with consumers to learn about their needs and goals, and they develop short-term or long-term plans with the consumer's input. After a plan is in place, support brokers know how to navigate the system and community to secure help and assistance as available. For instance, brokers can help consumers find transportation, a place to live, someone to help them with daily living skills, a job counselor, and other linkages within the community. Brokers can also help consumers apply for Social Security or health insurance, among other benefits. SUPPORTbrokers is a fee-for-service program hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts. Our program philosophies are community inclusion and self-determination. |
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Jeff Gentry [email protected]
781.388.4357 (w) 978.590.4466 (c) www.PeopleWithAbility.org http://www.triangle-inc.org/ Summary Through support, challenge and opportunity, Triangle empowers people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. We are committed to helping the world recognize that we are all people with ability. Triangle has a range of youth services that help young adults live more independent, dignified lives. These services include:
EPIC Community Trainings provide individuals with and without disabilities with opportunities to explore topics such as disabilities, ableism, inclusion, self-empowerment and how to work with youth with disabilities. EPIC’s inclusive staff offers trainings to schools, nonprofits, youth groups and community programs throughout the Greater Boston Area. We also partner with nonprofits like IMPACT Boston to provide training in other vital areas like personal safety and self-defense. |
71 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 926-5480 Fax: (617) 926-3059 E-Mail: [email protected] www.ucpboston.org Summary For more than 50 years, UCP has been providing programs and services for people with disabilities and their families. Sixty five percent of the people UCP serves have disabilities other than cerebral palsy, such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain disorder and disabilities associated with aging. Services include: 1. Personal care attendant services 2. Adult Family Care 3. Case Management 4. Day programs 5. Residential supports 6. Family supports |
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Meghan Mole
[email protected] The mission of Applied Behavioral Learning Services (ABLS) is to provide the highest quality educational and clinical services for children and families using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our Clinical Social Workers work in junction Behavioral Analysts to serve people Autism and other developmental challenges to target a range of issues including: impulse control and other executive functioning challenges, establishing and maintaining relationships, emotional regulation and awareness, perspective taking and reading and understanding social contexts, and navigating specific challenges of having ASD within the school system and/or larger society. We also provide outpatient therapy for parents and siblings to address the unique challenges within a special needs household. Our model includes promoting self-care, coaching for parenting challenges and co-parenting, providing further psychoeducation on a child’s presenting diagnosis and challenges, and processing grief and emotional struggles often associated with raising a child with special needs in our work with parents. We also strive to provide a supportive and facilitative environment for siblings of children with special needs where they can work to strengthen their relationship with their brother or sister, understand and learn more about the challenges their sibling is presented with, and process their own feelings around their family dynamic and potential challenges. |
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