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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Preparing Youth for Lifelong Success

If you fail to plan, then you're planning to fail. Join CORD and our awesome advocates can help your child to avoid that.

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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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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

2 days ago

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!CORD has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program!CORD will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of March 2026.If you want to support a great local cause, head on down to Stop and Shop at 425 Attucks Ln, Hyannis. ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

3 days ago

Good afternoon everybody! A message from our Senior Youth Services Coordinator, Marissa incoming. Are you 14-26 years old? Are you looking for fun social events? Are you looking to enhance your employment and self advocacy skills? Do you want help getting your learner's permit? Did you say yes to any of these questions? If so, that's great news because we can help! Give us a call at 508-775-8300 to set up an appointment and learn more. I can't wait to see you! Enjoy the beautiful day! 🌞 🌊 ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

3 days ago

There's still time left to buy a reusable shopping bag at the Stop & Shop on Attucks Lane in Hyannis and support CORD at the same time! For every bag sold during March at the Attucks Lane Stop & Shop, CORD gets $1 so don't forget to grab one when you go shopping. ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

6 days ago

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!!!!CORD has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program!CORD will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of March 2026.If you want to support a great local cause, head on down to Stop and Shop at 425 Attucks Ln, Hyannis. ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

7 days ago

CORD joined people from across Massachusetts yesterday to fight for the rights of people using Personal Care Attendants (PCAs). PCAs assist thousands of people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes instead of being forced into spirit-killing institutions. Call CORD to learn about the PCA program, to learn how to fight to protect the PCA program or to learn how to protect other services and rights for people with disabilities. 508-775-8300. ... See MoreSee Less

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People with disabilities are not broken. The problem is that society and the systems don't work equally for everybody. Massachusetts must fully fund home and community-based services. ... See MoreSee Less

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By becoming a member of CORD, you support community members across the Cape and the Islands who experience functional or participation challenges. Your membership helps us continue providing essential services to those who need them most.

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Upcoming Events

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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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