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Narrative

Provides work and habilitative services to adults with DD. Opportunities provided for

• community interaction
• community based day programs
• supported work 
• competitive employment

Programs are funded through contracts granted by DDS and Mass Health. ABA services available for program participants.

Walnut Street Center’s Community-Based Day Support Program provides support services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The program fosters opportunities for learning, volunteering, and participation in communities. Activities include a wide range of community-based opportunities including but not limited to:

• trips to local museums and historic sites
• volunteering at local food pantries 
• state house advocacy events

Also, we offer site-based activities geared toward skill growth and development. We focus on developing skills that are important to the person. Community-Based Day Support programming can be used as an active, educational day program, or as a stepping stone on the path toward employment.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Community Based Day Program
• Cooperative Apartments
• Day Activity
• Job Counseling
• Job Placement
• Job Skills
• Job Support
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Self-Advocacy
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities
• Speech Therapy

Program Type

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Assistive Technology and Equipment
• Communication
• Counseling
• Day/Work Activity
• Information/Referral
• Jobs
• Personal Care
• Relationships/Friendships
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Brain/Head Injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Disability
• Dual Diagnosis - ID/MI
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Epilepsy/seizure Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Multiple Disability
• Nonverbal Communication

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• French
• Haitian
• Italian
• Other
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Free Transport
• Latex Free Environment
• Medical Needs
• Near Public Transportation
• Sign Language
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: QUEST
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS