New Island wide Guide Reviews Accessibility on Martha’s Vineyard Public Beaches
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA – July 15, 2025 – Available on line, a Guide to accessible beach options on Martha’s Vineyard provides detailed, comparable information to help visitors with mobility and vision challenges and others select and enjoy the Island’s beaches. https://www.hamv.org/accessiblebeaches. The guide was developed by the Beach within Reach Initiative. Key Features of the Guide The “Summer…
Conquering Martha’s Mountain
By Karen Daniels Martha* was living in the home she inherited from her father for many years. A retired schoolteacher, she was enjoying her retirement with her daughter Ally who has had a disability for almost 40 years. There were times they struggled, as everyone does at some time or another, but they always made it through with…
Volunteering with CORD
“I enjoy volunteering at CORD because I feel like I am helping and contributing to a worthy cause. CORD does so much for people with disabilities and I think that’s awesome!” -Anne
Driving to Success!
By Marissa Cabido Mary*, a 17-year-old high school student with autism, wanted to get her learner’s permit. She had seen a flier for CORD’s Driving to Success, a learner’s permit preparation course, but was unable to attend due to sports practice, school and work. CORD, Mary and her high school worked together to set an online schedule during…
In the Words of a CORD Consumer
I would like to thank my independent living (IL) coordinator at CORD. Two years ago, I stepped into the doors of CORD not knowing how to apply for disability. I had been out of work for a while due to an autoimmune condition that attacked all of the cartilage in my knees and elbows. My knees were bone…
WRAP March 2025 Workshops
CORD’s Work Readiness and Preparation (WRAP) offers pre-employment skills training to youths with disabilities ages 14 – 21 who are in high school or college. Paid internships may be available. Workshops are held at CORD, 765 Attucks Lane in Hyannis every other week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:45. You can sign up at any time…
WRAP February 2025 Workshops
CORD’s Work Readiness and Preparation (WRAP) offers pre-employment skills training to youths with disabilities ages 14 – 21 who are in high school or college. Paid internships may be available. Workshops are held at CORD, 765 Attucks Lane in Hyannis every other week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:45. You can sign up at any time…
