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Contact Information
The Arc of OpportunityContact: Justine Buckley, Division Director of Day Habilitation & Family Supports
Email Address: j.buckley@arcofopportunity.org
Phone: 978-343-6662
Fax: 978-343-8852
View Family Supports and Advocacy Programs Website
564 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420
Area Served: Central
Map Location Family Supports and Advocacy Programs
Narrative
Broad range of family support and advocacy services for people with IDD.
Family support offers:
- support/informational groups for parents
- information and referral service
- resource library
- SibShop program
- Assistive technology loan program access
Trainings provided on variety of topics to families. Individual advocacy provides short term assistance. Systemic advocacy involves educating legislators/policy makers. TLC Trust assists w/estate planning.
Service Types
- Camps-Day
- Camps-Residential
- Case Management
- Community Based Day Program
- Disability Awareness
- Education Law
- Equipment Loan
- Family Rights And Guardianship
- Family Support
- Group Homes
- Job Counseling
- Job Placement
- Job Seeking
- Job Skills
- Job Support
- Job Training
- Self-Advocacy
- Skills Training
- Socialization Activities
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Support Groups
Populations Served
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
Languages Spoken
- American Sign Language
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Elevators
- Medical Needs
- Near Public Transportation
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
