Category Archives: Special Needs

The Department of Children and Families is the state agency charged with protecting children and ensuring that they are safe and well-cared for.

Picture this: a safe place to try new things, find a sense of belonging, take on challenges and inspire others! That’s Girl Scouts. A place where a G.I.R.L. (G0-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) can transform her ideas into action, turn her questions into adventure, and grow her confidence through practice.

We empower citizens: the petitioners, protestors, and mobilizers who remain persistent, even in the face of resistance. We bring ONE’s campaigning expertise and decades of experience creating real, meaningful change, and we provide a megaphone to the world’s passionate advocates. Together, we relentlessly and effectively demand change from the people with the power who can make it happen.

With more than a 110 years of experience, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a leader in the field of vision rehabilitation. Our partner optometrists, occupational therapists, peer support group leaders and 1:1 community volunteers helped more than 1,100 Massachusetts residents live with dignity and independence this year.

Chinese Bible Church of Lowell (CBCGL) was established in 1989. CBCGL has three congregations that speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We have English and Chinese Worship on Sundays and fellowship and AWANA on Fridays.

Strongwater Farm strives to enrich lives through the healing power of horses. The mission is to enhance and enrich lives by providing education, social opportunities and emotional support for its communities through equine assisted activities and therapies.

We identify and promote programs which are designed to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents who are 60 years of age and older. Special Services include transportation, nutrition, health, outreach, respite care, home care, fuel assistance, Adult Supportive Day Program, Meals on Wheels, support groups, recreational & social activities, the “Senior Citizen Messenger” monthly newsletter, and information & referral.

Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm offers a variety of therapeutic riding programs for people of all ages. Volunteers assist lessons by leading horses and side-walking next to clients to provide encouragement and stability.

Our mission is to provide for people with disabilities the support needed to live, work, learn, grow, and participate to their fullest potential in their community.

Recruits and trains volunteers to act as decision-makers in special education matters for children who are in the custody of a state agency, whose parent or guardian are unknown/unavailable. The Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) acts on behalf of the child by having all the rights and authority of a parent in matters of special education without the financial responsibility.