Living with Functional Needs on Cape Cod and the Islands

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Founded in 1984, CORD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening dignity, opportunity, and full participation for individuals who experience functional or participation challenges or support needs. We work throughout Cape Cod and the Islands to ensure that community members have pathways to meaningful involvement, personal stability, and the tools needed to shape their own lives.

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Since 1984, CORD has worked to strengthen opportunities, equal rights, and community participation for individuals who experience functional or participation challenges or support needs. At CORD, we provide services, guidance, and mentoring that help people shape their own lives and stay connected to their communities.

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Mother’s Day Weekend Mini Golf Fundraiser! MAY 09, 2026

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Mother’s Day Weekend Mini Golf Fundraiser! MAY 09, 2026

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5 days ago

Mini Golf is coming his weekend! Saturday, May 9th from 10:30 - 2:30, at Pirate's Cove in South Yarmouth, rain or shine. Use the QR code to buy tickets or go to cordcapecod.org or pay at the door. Bring your mom and she plays for FREE!!!!!!Thank you to BizChecks Payroll for sponsoring this amazing event! ... See MoreSee Less

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Listen to MacKenzie as she explains reasonable accommodations on the job. Check out CORD's YouTube channel for more great videos! ... See MoreSee Less

ADA Title I: Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace

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Learn the basics about reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

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6 days ago

It's less than a week away! CORD's annual Mother's Day Mini Golf FUNdraiser! Tickets are only $20 each ($10 for kids 10 and under) but if you bring your mom? She gets to play for FREE! So drop by Pirate's Cove on May 9th any time between 10:30 and 2:30 and give your mom the best Mother's Day gift.... time with her family.To buy tickets use the QR code, go to www.cordcapecod.org, or call 508-775-8300. You can also get them at the door! See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

6 days ago

CORD's Mother's Day Mini Golf is happening this Saturday, May 9th! Stop by Pirates Cove in South Yarmouth any time between 10:30 - 2:30 and spend some quality time with mom and support CORD at the same time. What could be better? Tickets are only $20... $10 for kids under 10... and if you bring your mom? She plays for free! Call for details 508-775-8300 or go to www.cordcapecod.org or use the QR code in the video. And a big thank you to BizChecks Payroll for sponsoring this event. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Next weekend! May 9th! 10:30 - 2:30 is MINI GOLF!!!!! Don't miss out. Tickets are only $20 each, $10 for kids under 10 and best of all... bring your mom and she plays for FREE!!!! Use the QR code to buy tickets, call CORD at 508-775-8300 or go to www.cordcapecod.org. THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR: BIZCHECKS PAYROLL! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

It's less than two weeks away! CORD's annual Mother's Day Mini Golf FUNdraiser! Tickets are only $20 each ($10 for kids 10 and under) but if you bring your mom? She gets to play for FREE! So drop by Pirate's Cove on May 9th any time between 10:30 and 2:30 and give your mom the best Mother's Day gift.... time with her family.To buy tickets use the QR code, go to www.cordcapecod.org, or call 508-775-8300. You can also get them at the door! See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Check out Three Fins Coffee Roasters in Chatham and see how they provide access to all coffee loving customers! Thank you Three Fins for making access a priority. Is your business accessible? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear from you.If you want to learn how to improve access at your business, call CORD at 508-775-8300. There is no charge for CORD services. #cord #access #disability #disabilityrights #threefinscoffeeroasters ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

A reasonable accommodation sometimes is a change of rules, taking frequent yet shorter breaks at work, allowing water at work stations, allowing a stool or chair for a cashier, and so much more! Learn more about your rights. Call CORD at 508-775-8300. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Please enjoy some great photos from IL Education Day today. We had three students from our Youth Service Program join us along with a parent of one of our students and we had three Independent Living consumers and one parent from the IL program join us. We educated our consumers and representatives on Independent Living Legislative Priorities and our students are actually working on advocacy projects based on what they learned today to bring back to their local highschools along with help and engagement from our Senior Youth Service Coordinator, Marissa Cabido. So much was learned today and we cannot wait to see the different projects that the students will put together in their sessions with Marissa. If you are interested in learning more or participating in an activity like this, give CORD a call today at 508-775-8300. We'd be happy to help. 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

CORD staff and supporters at the State House in Boston getting ready to advocate for services and rights for people with disabilities. Do you want to learn how to advocate for your rights or the rights of others? Call CORD at 508-775-8300. #disability #DisabilityAdvocacy #disabilityrights #cord ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Events

Take a look at our upcoming events. We’ll see you there!

July marks the anniversary of ADA Day! Check out CORD’s social media to see what events and workshops are happening!

Schools out but CORD Youth Services is in! Check out CORD’s social media to see what Summer Workshops for Students 14-26 years old are happening!

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