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Communitas Recreation
Athletic activities, recreation, friendship and fun pave the way for a full and healthy life. Our barrier-free recreation program improves self-esteem. It strengthens emotional and social skills through recreation sports, outdoor programs and social activities. Vital physical, motor skills and patterns are enhanced. We have fun group activities that build confidence while providing key… Continue Reading Communitas Recreation [...]
Community & Family Support
Education awareness, resources and research regarding Fragile X syndrome. Extensive parent resources through website. National Fragile X Foundation Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + McLean Paula Fasciano natlfx@fragilex.org 202-747-6208 800-688-8765 18931 Community & Family Support Advocacy, Information/Referral,… Continue Reading Community & Family Support [...]
Community & Professional Education Programs
Offers training for: school nurses school staff teens child care staff school children children with epilepsy first responders Epilepsy Foundation of New England Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Lowell Amy Lopez alopez@epilepsynewengland.org 617-506-6047 617-506-6041 888-576-9996 2151… Continue Reading Community & Professional Education Programs [...]
Community & Youth Services
Sociedad Latina is a community-based, non-profit organization providing a broad array of programs designed to empower Latino youth and their families. Our mission is to enhance the overall well being of the Latino community by delivering programs that encourage community leadership through educational attainment, cultural identity, and continuation of traditions. Sociedad Latina fulfills its… Continue Reading Community & Youth Services [...]
Community Access Monitor Training Program
Trains volunteers to survey Architectural and Communication Acessibility of public buildings. They monitor compliance with the Massachusetts access laws, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), other state and federal laws. The Community Access Monitor Training is designed for both the person that seeks to advocate for increased access in their community. It is also… Continue Reading Community Access Monitor Training Program [...]
Community Action Agencies (CAAs)
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) can help in many ways. Do you need help finding a job? Do you need fuel assistance? Do you want to prepare your children for school? Not sure what services you need? CAA case managers are very good at understanding a family’s needs. They can connect you to the right… Continue Reading Community Action Agencies (CAAs) [...]
Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs (HSELP)
Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs (HSELP) provides quality early education & care and comprehensive services to pregnant women and children birth to five in Franklin, Hampshire and Western Hampden Counties, MA. Every day, our mission is front and center. We partner with families in all that we do. We believe… Continue Reading Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs (HSELP) [...]
Community and Family Support
The Family Support Center (FSC) of People Incorporated is the family support center serving the Greater Fall River area by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Center provides help to children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) who are living with their family in the community. Information and Referral… Continue Reading Community and Family Support [...]
Community and Residential Programs
Step By Step is a supportive service agency dedicated to helping adults with mental health, cognitive, and social disabilities. We improve the quality of their lives with the use of self-empowering and innovative therapeutic and educational strategies. We work with a broad range of people. We create individualized plans that will work for each… Continue Reading Community and Residential Programs [...]
