The Community Supports Department provides social opportunities for children, young adults and adults in a fun-stimulating environment. The programs are designed to provide activities that facilitate the development of interpersonal skills and relationships, enhance emotional and social functioning and promote greater community inclusion.

View our calendar of upcoming activities HERE

NEW!!!! Families and Friends are now able to purchase gift certificates for their loved ones to cover the registration fee for an outing of their choosing!

Recreation Activities

Family Services

The Community Supports department provides the following services to families:

1. IEP assistance

2. Transition Planning for individuals “turning 22”

3. Informational Workshops

4. Family Support groups

For more information,
call Katie Hanley
at 781-335-3023 x2227.

Information Services

The Arc of the South Shore is a member of the Massachusetts Network of Information Providers (MNIP), an extensive network of disability-related agencies that work together to provide information. Call 781-335-3023, ext. 0 from 8 to 4, M-F for information about disability conditions, services available and eligibility. Or visit the MNIP site to directly access the info.

Related Links

The Department of Mental Retardation
www.mass.gov/dmr/

The Federation for Children with Special Needs
www.fcsn.org

The Autism Center of the South Shore
www.autismsouthshore.org

The Federation for Children with Special Needs
www.fcsn.org

Disability Resources of Ma.
www.disabilityresources.org

Mass. Down Syndrome Congress
www.mdsc.org

Mass. Developmental Disabilities Council
www.mass.gov/mddc