DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

Chapter of the Arc – Greater New Bedford

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Contact Information

The Arc of Bristol County
Contact: Donna Brown, Vice President
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 508-996-8551
Fax: 508-996-8553

412B County Street New Bedford, MA 02740
Area Served: Southeast
Map Location Chapter of the Arc - Greater New Bedford

Narrative

Provides bilingual support & info to the Spanish and Portuguese speaking population of the Greater New Bedford area.  We work with people with intellectual disabilities & developmental disabilities (IDD). Offers family support, parent support groups (in English and Portuguese) and community inclusion projects.

Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation The Arc of Bristol County Birth to 3, 3 - 4, 5 - 8, 9 - 13, 14 - 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + New Bedford Donna Brown [email protected] 508-996-8553 508-996-8551 1444 Chapter of the Arc - Greater New Bedford Adult Foster Care, Advocacy, Arc, Support Groups, Vocational 4) Southeast Education Law, Family Support, Group Homes, Job Training, Relationship/Friendship Support, Self-Advocacy, Skills Training, Socialization Activities 412B County Street Vice President http://www.arcnbc.org/locations/new-bedford.html 02740 Free Service Autism Spectrum, Developmental Delay Birth to 3, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disability, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida Local Area Vice President Portuguese, Spanish ACUSHNET, ASSONET, BERKLEY, DARTMOUTH, DIGHTON, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, FREETOWN, MATTAPOISETT, NEW BEDFORD, NORTON, ROCHESTER, SEEKONK, SOMERSET, SWANSEA, TAUNTON, WAREHAM, WESTPORT

Service Types

  • Education Law
  • Family Support
  • Group Homes
  • Job Training
  • Relationship/Friendship Support
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Adult Foster Care
  • Advocacy
  • Arc
  • Support Groups
  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Developmental Delay Birth to 3
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Multiple Disability
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Spina Bifida

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Accredited By: CARF
  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS
Chapter of the Arc – Greater New Bedford
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