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- EIN 04-2104871
- (781) 826-6371
- 405 Washington St Hanover MA 02339-3212 USA
- www.cushingcenters.org
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Mission: Cardinal cushing centers, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1947, provides individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, from school age through adult and elder years, educational, employment and employment training, social relationships, recreation, and enhanced independent living opportunities in caring and engaging settings. Together with typical individuals, all experience better lives together than they would alone. Families, as well as individuals through our communities, share in the journey, gaining strength and insight as a vital part of the mix.
Programs: Day and residential schools - cardinal cushing centers provides an individualized life skills program designed to prepare students for living and working in the real world. Students are offered a continuum of learning experiences including educational, prevocational, vocational, day and residential programs adapted to meet the needs of each student. Cardinal cushing is primarily a psycho-educational program specializing in helping students with autism and mild, moderate, and severe intellectual disabilities, many of whom have additional secondary disabilities. Both day and residential programs provide a full compliment of supportive services including educational testing, physical, speech and occupational therapies, adaptive physical education, art, music, computer educational and recreation. In addition to off-campus vocational training opportunities in local community, cardinal cushing offers on-site vocational programs including a bottle redemption center, greenhouse, culinary arts and several retail sites.
adult community residences - provides home supports to individuals with developmental disabilities over the age of twenty-two. Currently, the program has thirteen homes located in the community that were cooperatively chosen with individuals and families we support. The individuals residing in these homes receive twenty-four hour support services by exceptionally qualified and experienced staff. At home, we provide training centered on functional skills such as planning and preparing nutritious meals, assuming responsibilities for daily chores, taking pride in personal appearance, and practicing self-preservation skills.
day habilitation services - life opportunities unlimited, an innovative and goal oriented day habilitation program is located in braintree and hanover, massachusetts. There has been careful consideration in building a highly motivated team and developing curriculum that will best meet the needs of individuals referred. We offer a meaningful and productive day for all the individuals that attend. Our dedicated team includes a registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and behavioral therapist. An emphasis on a healthy life style, community engagement and choice is what we are about.