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For
more information about Disability Services,
call 508-693-7900:
Chip
Bergeron x251
Kendra Yale
x250
Island Employment Services
Kathi Hackett x249
Family
Support
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| Disability
Services
 | The
mission of Disability Services (formerly known as Island Community Resources)
is to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families by
providing services that promote community participation and development of supports.
We recognize the value of individual choice and control over one's life. |
Disability
Services embodies the philosophy that individuals and families are the best decision-makers
concerning their lives. Disability Services lends support and guidance to
make and implement those decisions. The three programs that provide comprehensive
services and supports under the umbrella of Disability Services are:
- Island
Employment Services (click
here for more information)
is funded
by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to provide vocational evaluation
and job placement services for approximately 30 individuals each year. IES
has been providing services on the Island since 1987, and has maintained one of
the highest placement records and job retention records in the State. The
staff of IES has been recognized at the regional, state, and national level for
their accomplishments on Martha's Vineyard.
- Family
Support Program (click
here for more information)
provides support to families with family members who have developmental disabilities
in the communities of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The program strives to
do what it takes to support families to stay together and to access needed
supports and services. The Family Support Program is funded through a contract
with the Department of Mental Retardation.
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