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Living with Disabilities on the Cape

Luan was getting into trouble, struggling with ADHD and scared about his future. We put him back on track.

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Julian wanted to find a job. Walter mentored him to develop the necessary skills he needed to become employed.

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

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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.

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1 week ago

Just a reminder today is the last day for giving Tuesday. Please don't forget to donate to www.cordcapecod.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Last chance Giving Tuesday is Happwning today. Please Donate To CORD. WWW.CORDCAPECOD.ORG ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrate Giving Tuesday on November 29th by supporting CORD. We believe that people with disabilities should have equal access to jobs, restaurants, stores, and medical offices. We believe that children with disabilities should have the same educational and recreational opportunities as children without disabilities. We believe that people with disabilities are not less than anyone else and we work relentlessly to make this a reality. You can help us help your neighbors right here on the Cape & Islands by making a donation to CORD. Donate at www.cordcapecod.org or send a check to CORD, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601. Thank you for supporting CORD this Giving Tuesday. CORD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ... See MoreSee Less

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Giving Tuesday November 29th is Just right around the corner. Please make your donations today At www.cordcapecod.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Hello everybody, with giving Tuesday right around (November 29th) the corner we hope you’ll consider CORD as your go to non profit organization. Make your donation today at CORDCAPECOD.org! Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Hey CORD family!! Giving Tuesday is November 29th. This is a worldwide day of giving back to your favorite non profit organizations. We sure love giving back to the community and we hope you do too! Donations will help to benefit our programs here at CORD. To make your donation today visit CORDCAPECOD.ORG. Thank you so much and enjoy the sunshine! 🌞 ... See MoreSee Less

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Holiday Assistance ResourcesThanksgiving and the holiday season are right around the corner and many families may be in need of a little extra help this year due to rising costs of food. Today’s tip is related to food resources and holiday resources. There are many resources available in your local community. A few of these are:Elder Services of Cape Cod: They are offering free of charge individually packed traditional Thanksgiving menu meals available for pick-up in Falmouth, Provincetown and South Dennis. To reserve your meal, please call 508 394-4630.Some other organizations offering assistance with a variety of holiday needs are:Cape Cod Times Needy Fund: 508 778-5661 or info@needyfund.orgMy Brothers Keeper offers assistance from Boston to Fall River to Cape Cod: 508 238-2562We wish you the best during this holiday season. Please also know that we are here to support you during the holiday season and all year long at CORD in Hyannis. 508 775-8300. ... See MoreSee Less

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ATTENTION PCA CONSUMERS AND PCAS!!!Please be advised that MassHealth will be hosting another Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program public listening session to discuss Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), since we have heard from many stakeholders that they were unable to attend the session on 10/27/22.This public listening session will be held via Zoom on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:00am-11:00am.Time/Date: Nov 18, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Topic: MassHealth EVV Public Listening SessionLink: https://zoom.us/j/91644588461?pwd=T2djZ3RMMG16UnV3RWtuRjdUTEhRUT09Webinar ID: 916 4458 8461Passcode: 295828One tap mobile: US: +16469313860,,91644588461#,,,,*295828# or +13017158592,,91644588461#,,,,*295828# Telephone: US: +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 360 209 5623 Please note that public listening sessions are voluntary and PCAs will not be paid for attending. ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out the new Adapted Category from Airbnb. They just announced that you can use this new way to search to find homes adapted for wheelchair access, with verified step-free entrances into the home, bedroom and bathroom as well as additional bathroom features such as grab bars. NCIL serves on Airbnb's advisory board.Image: Two smart phones using the Airbnb app. The first shows the Adapted category, with a listing in Grand Étang, Canada that includes the info “shower grab bar and more.” The second smart phone shows the details of the listing. There is a picture of the entrance with the text “Guest Entrance and Parking: Step free guest entrance – there are no steps or thresholds greater than two inches at the guest entrance.” The second picture is of a bathroom with the text “Full Bathroom: Step-free shower – There are no steps or obstacles to get into the shower. Thresholds or waterguards should be...” ... See MoreSee Less

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