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Contact Information
Center of Hope FoundationContact: Kelly Hutton, Director of Support Services
Email Address: info@thecenterofhope.org
Phone: 508-764-4085 x654
View Building Bridges Self-Advocacy Website
100 Foster Street Southbridge, MA 01550
Area Served: Central
Map Location Building Bridges Self-Advocacy
Narrative
The Center of Hope Foundation supports Building Bridges, an organized Self-Advocacy GroupThe group is run by by CoHF staff. It is made up of people with disabilities (PwD). Self-Advocate groups are an unique and supportive way for people with disabilities to meet, share ideas and support each other. They can enhance their lives and develop skills to advocate for themselves and others with disabilities.
Topics of discussion:
- Understanding Service Acronyms ( DMR, DMH, DDS, SSI, SSDI, etc)
- Alerts/assistance to contact government officials regarding specific legislation
- Guardianship/Conservatorship Information
- Housing Options
- Voting Assistance
- Human Rights
- Diversity
- Transportation
- Other Issues & Concerns
Service Types
- Disability Awareness
- Self-Advocacy
- Socialization Activities
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Self-Advocacy Training
Populations Served
- All Disabilities
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Ages Served
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
