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

Independent Living

Record last updated 2026/03/27 Comment on this info .Update this info

Contact Information

LifeStream
Contact: Maria Pacheco, Senior Director of Disabilities Services
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 508-993-1991 x508-993-1991

13 Welby Road New Bedford, MA 02745
Area Served: Southeast

Map Location Independent Living

Narrative

Programs focus on enhancing quality of life and independence while residing in the community. Services include:

  • Personal advocacy training
  • Money management
  • Transportation
  • Support at community and social events
  • Help with household chores
  • Parenting skills
  • 24 hour on-call support

Service Types

  • Cars/vans
  • Case Management
  • Chore Services
  • Cooperative Apartments
  • Disability Awareness
  • Financial Assistance
  • Homemaker Services
  • In-program Transportation
  • Mental Health
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Personal Care Attendants
  • Relationship/Friendship Support
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Aging
  • Communication
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Housing
  • Independent Living
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Care
  • Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure
  • Relationships/Friendships
  • Support Groups
  • Transition

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Brain/Head Injury
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • American Sign Language
  • Cape Verdean
  • Other
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
  • Accessible Parking
  • Elevators
  • Medical Needs
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Home
  • Sign Language
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS
Independent Living
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