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Narrative

From social skills development and rec activities to job support and vocational training, our goal is to empower people with disabilities to live their lives to the fullest. We focus on friendships, inclusivity, and strength-based learning. We are dedicated to community building and meaningful engagement.  

F.A.R.M (Friendships & Activities Really Matter) CBDS, Hatfield, MA:

A farm and community based active lifestyle day program is committed to outdoor and animal focused adventures and experiential learning. Members will build physical endurance. They can improve social skills through joining in fitness activities, outdoor recreation, community outings and farm work.

Skillbuilders Makerspace+ CBDS, Chicopee, MA:

An art, technology and engineering space and day program. People with common interests can meet, learn, socialize, and work together. Members will grow creatively and improve social skills while engaging in arts including:

• pottery
• painting
• technology including 3-D printers 
• computers and engineering featuring:
  • a Lego Studio
  • robotics
  • model cars

Members will also have weekly opportunities to visit Prospect Meadow Farm for a special therapeutic animal engagement activity.     

Prospect Meadow Farm, Hatfield & Pittsfield, MA:

This social enterprise working farm lets physically, mentally, developmentally, and economically challenged individuals to find meaningful activity through work in agriculture related fields. Members work on small crews engaging in livestock care, field work, farm carpentry, landscaping and many other tasks related to local agriculture. They have an opportunity for 3-4 hours of paid work each day. Late afternoon includes activities ranging from soft and hard work skills training to social skills development.  ​

Rooster Café & Culinary Training Program, Northampton & Hatfield, MA:

The culinary training program offers paid training to members interested in cooking and food prep. They learn skills including safe knife handling, food safety and allergen awareness and working with recipes. Once a week members engage in a “instructional” day that includes meeting other culinary professionals. They can further social skills and team building skills. As members advance through the training process, they become eligible for work at our Rooster Café. The Café is a social enterprise farm to table café serving lunch to the Northampton community. 

PMF Carpentry Program, Hatfield MA:

The carpentry training program provides paid training to people interested in the building trades. Facilitated by a skilled carpentry instructor, members learn skills ranging from basic tool safety to using advanced power tools and equipment. Members are part of a small cohort that will progress through the training together. It  furthers social skills and connections.

Service Types

• Job Counseling
• Job Placement
• Job Skills
• Job Support
• Job Training
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Community Supports Program
• Education
• Jobs
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: MARF
• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS