Leslie Walker-Hirsch is an internationally recognized educational consultant who specializes in social and sexual development for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She is a dynamic and stimulating lecturer and is the co-creator of the widely used CIRCLEScurriculum series, multi-media teaching materials for improving social competence and judgment, that is designed especially to address the learning… Continue Reading Social and Sexual Development Training [...]
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Social Enterprises Group Employment
Venture Community Services owns and operates several businesses in South Central Massachusetts. Our businesses are mission-driven. They offer valuable resources to our community. We provide integrated employment opportunities to people with intellectual, developmental, and emotional disabilities served by our agency. These supported employment programs empower our members in becoming productive, self-determined contributing members of… Continue Reading Social Enterprises Group Employment [...]
Social Groups
Thrive’s adult Social Activities focus on building self-esteem and challenging boundaries. People create feelings of belonging, accomplishment, and connection. Social Activities happen regularly, either weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly. We provide purposeful experiences that bring our members into the community. We offer the community an appreciation for the unique gifts every individual has to offer.… Continue Reading Social Groups [...]
Social Groups & Family Support
Thrive’s adult Social Groups bring together people with like-minded interests to share their skills or thoughts and create a community. Social Groups focus on creating meaningful moments. Groups give people a sense of belonging, connection, support and open communication. Adult social groups spotlight interests such as self-advocacy, empowerment, and cooking skills. Thrive empowers… Continue Reading Social Groups & Family Support [...]
Social Recreation Programs
The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is dedicated to providing quality social, educational, athletic and recreational experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Activities are designed to give creative and fun skill-building opportunities while maximizing community connections. Activities and events are run by qualified, dedicated professionals and staffed by Arc employees.… Continue Reading Social Recreation Programs [...]
Social Recreational Youth Programs
As one of the largest youth development agencies in Central Massachusetts, we provide mentoring, programs, and services that help youth reach their full potential. We invite you to become part of our organization as a Club member, donor, or volunteer. Together we can make great things happen for our kids, and for the city… Continue Reading Social Recreational Youth Programs [...]
Social Rehab Services
Social rehabilitation (SR) services help people with vision loss become more independent in their homes and communities while adjusting to their vision loss. SR counselors connect consumers with support services within the agency, including: rehabilitation teaching orientation and mobility assistive technology (AT) Consumers receive services in their home setting. The consumer and counselor work together to select the most appropriate services and develop an… Continue Reading Social Rehab Services [...]
Social Rehabilitation (SR)
Social rehabilitation (SR) services help consumers become more independent in their homes and communities while adjusting to their vision loss. SR counselors connect consumers with support services within the agency. Serivces include rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, and assistive technology. Consumers receive services in their home setting. The consumer and counselor work together to select the best services and develop an Individualized Service… Continue Reading Social Rehabilitation (SR) [...]
Social Rehabilitation (SR)
MCB works with people to show them ways to navigate their environments. They learn how to use technology. They can improve their independence. People receive services: in their own homes while living with others in senior residences assisted living in a nursing home A social worker helps to pick the best services for each… Continue Reading Social Rehabilitation (SR) [...]
Social Rehabilitation Services (SR) – Region II
MCB works with people to show them ways to navigate their environments. They learn how to use technology to improve their independence. People receive services in: their own homes while living with others in senior residences assisted living in a nursing home A social worker assists in picking the services most appropriate to each… Continue Reading Social Rehabilitation Services (SR) – Region II [...]
