Service Enhancements

Special Olympics Bridgewell facilitates the participation of people with IDD in Special Olympic activities.  The Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for people with developmental disabilities (DD).  Athletes have opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and develop friendships through sports training and… Continue Reading Service Enhancements [...]

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Services & Specialities

Holyoke Medical Center is a mid-sized, full service, community hospital, with 24 hour emergency services, a full range of surgical services, a birthing center and a complete line of inpatient and outpatient services. Addiction Recovery Anesthesiology Services Anticoagulation Service Cardiology Center for Behavioral Health Chicopee Outpatient Services Critical Care Diagnostic Imaging Emergency Endocrinology Diabetes… Continue Reading Services & Specialities [...]

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Services for ADHD and/or Special Needs

Provide social skills groups for children ages 3-18. They are designed for children and teens with social and pragmatic language challenges due to ADHD, ASD/PDD, Asperger’s syndrome, learning disabilities, and other needs. Groups are led by experienced social skills clinicians. They include interest-based games and activities. Learning Solutions, LLC provides services in one-on-one and… Continue Reading Services for ADHD and/or Special Needs [...]

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Services for Children

Our Children’s Services employ the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), proven to teach skills that children need to live as independently as possible. ABA Services are provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who are licensed practitioners. They oversee a team of skilled paraprofessional Behavior Therapists. HMEA is a team of behavioral therapist… Continue Reading Services for Children [...]

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Services for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities

The Charles River Center (formerly Charles River Arc) provides residential, vocational/ employment, therapeutic and family support (including recreational programs) designed to meet the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities. We also advocate for needed legislation, research, and benefits. Fees: rates are set by the agency as well as governmental agencies. Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking,… Continue Reading Services for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities [...]

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Services for Low Vision and Blind Clients, Information and Referral

Our up-to-date Information, Resources, and Referral Network provides much information regarding vision loss, community resources, cutting-edge research, new treatments, local eye care physicians, and more.  We can locate services nationwide and internationally.  Our Visually Impaired Children’s Resource Center is a part of our IR&R program. The Adaptive Aids/Technology program introduces a variety of devices… Continue Reading Services for Low Vision and Blind Clients, Information and Referral [...]

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