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Senior Transition to Adulthood Program Coordinator Marissa Cabido and Alexa Paige our Independent Living Advocate attended the Barnstable Community Safety Day today at the Barnstable Adult Community Center.We had so much fun meeting so many new faces, educating the public on Assistive Technology, and spreading the word about our services and what we do here at CORD! It was great to see so many familiar faces and reconnect, while it was also great to meet so many new faces and get the opportunity to meet and connect for the first time. This was a wonderful event! As always, if you know of any other table events, please keep CORD in mind. We love to come and work with our community!
Did you know? The CCRTA (Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority) offers door-to-door rides with the SmartDART option?What is the SmartDART?You can book shared, door-to-door rides within designated local zones, using the CCRTA app on your phone, or by calling (508) 775-8504.Worried about the cost? It only costs $3.00 per ride, cash only.Planning on taking a longer trip outside of the local zone? SmartDART offers free transfers to regular fixed-route busses for longer trips.Worried about mobility? SmartDART uses wheelchair accessible minivans and passenger vans.Check out this link to their website to learn more information, about scheduling, services, routes, and more: capecodrta.org/schedules-services/And as always, contact CORD (508) 775-8300.
Guardianship: What does it mean? It's a legal process where a court gives someone the authority to help make certain decisions for another person. But it's not the only option! Learn more about how you can support a person while helping them to remain as independent as possible. Call CORD at 508-775-8300.
The office of Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Oversight, also known as the OAGCO, is committed to protecting Massachusetts adults with incapacities or disabilities and our rapidly growing population of aging adults who are subject to a guardianship or conservatorship arrangement. The OAGCO: Monitors reporting by guardians and conservators of adultsCollaborates with aging and disability network partnersCollects dataOffers an Ombudsperson Service ProgramProvides education about:Alternatives to guardianship and conservatorshipRestoration of rightsWant to learn more about Guardianship, and what it entails?Call CORD! (508)-775-8300
Back-to-school season is here, but so is Senior TAP Advocate Marissa Cabido. Getting ready for a new school year can feel exciting, overwhelming, or a little bit of both. Here are a few simple tips to help make the transition easier—from getting back into a routine and checking your schedule to setting goals and practicing self-advocacy.Remember, you don't have to figure everything out on your own! 💙If you’re a student aged 14-21 with a disability, 504 Plan/IEP, or a family member, parent or guardian, looking for support with transition goals, self-advocacy, social skills, employment, or other Transition to Adulthood Program needs, CORD is here to help.Give us a call at 508-775-8300 to learn more!Let’s start the school year strong! Marissa and MacKenzie are so proud of all of our students!