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Advancing independent living and the rights of people with disabilities on Cape Cod and the Islands.

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Preparing Youth with Disabilities for Life

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Helping the community since 1984, Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) is a non-profit organization that advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities on Cape Cod and the Islands in Massachusetts.

Bloom'n 4 Good

During the month of July purchase specially marked Bloom’n 4 Good Bouquets at participating Stop & Shop locations to give back to CORD!

When? Every day in the month of July

Where? Stop & Shop 425 Attucks Lane Hyannis MA

Costs? $11.99 Bloom’n 4 Good Bouquets, $1 of your purchase is donated back to CORD

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3 days ago

Guess what! Stop & Shop on Attucks Lane in Hyannis has chosen CORD for their Bloomin' 4 Good program! What does this mean? Buy a specially marked bouquet during July at the Attucks Lane store in Hyannis, and CORD gets $1 per bouquet sold. So don't wait! Buy flowers for a loved one and help CORD at the same time! What could be better? ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Celebrate the ADA with us! Call 508-775-8300 for more info!Join us on Friday, July 25, for the 2025 Cape Cod ADA Day Celebration to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! This free, fully accessible event offers an opportunity to connect with local organizations through anexpansive resource fair and experience hands-on demonstrations of adaptive equipment and technologies. We’re proud to collaborate with Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary and CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled on this exciting event. Save your spot at https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/long-pasture/97900-ada-day-celebration#sport #recreation #community #ada #adaday ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Are you between the ages of 14 - 21? Do you have an IEP, 504 plan or any type of disability? Do you live on the Cape & Islands? Do you know anyone who does? Then you need to watch this video! And when you're done? Check out some more informative videos on CORD's YouTube channel. ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD's youth services helps get students ages 14 - 21 who have an IEP, 504 or some type of disability ready for life after high school. Check out what Lexi h...

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

5 days ago

During this July 2025, with every purchase of a Bloomin’ 4 Good Flower Bouquet from the 425 Attucks Lane Hyannis MA location of Stop & Shop, CORD gets $1! So brighten someone's day with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and help CORD at the same time. What could be better? ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

It's time to celebrate the ADA! Join us for a day of accessible nature! ... See MoreSee Less

ADA Day Celebration

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Celebrate the ADA's 35th anniversary with Mass Audubon, Spaulding, & CORD! Enjoy free equipment and accessibility demonstrations and trail explorations.

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

2 weeks ago

"Freddy" was known in parts of FL for volunteering for so many hours of roadside trash-pick-up. He is only one example of how so many folks give their pets "people" status. Furry babies matter and it's all of our responsibility to protect ALL of our loved ones. Pets included. Have a wonderful & safe holiday :) ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Great news! Now you can help CORD while brightening up the day for a loved one. Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, chose CORD to receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during July 2025 at the store located at 425 Attucks Lane, Hyannis MA.So go to Stop & Shop and buy a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet. Everybody ends up happy. ... See MoreSee Less

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CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled

3 weeks ago

Thank you to Tiger Gallery for supporting CORD! It is with the help of our community that we can continue to help people with disabiltiies and provide support and assistance to local businesses on disability issues. To find out how you can help CORD, call us at 508-775-8300. ... See MoreSee Less

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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 14-21 years old are happening!

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