Walnut Street Center Inc

Programs: Residential satellite - walnut street center provides residential supports to many adults who have developmental disabilities in the communities of somerville, cambridge and arlington. Such services include semi-independent apartments, twenty-four-hour support residential homes and specialized care units. Walnut street center is recognized as a leader among human service agencies in pioneering residential supports for adults who have developmental disabilities.

day habilitation - the day habilitation program provides developmental skill building and support to enable the people who receive services to improve their functional abilities. The program also provides caregivers with support, such as assisting with medical appointments and overseeing adaptive equipment ordering and repairs. The day habilitation program offers adults who have developmental disabilities intensive medical, behavioral and therapeutic services, in order to enhance their quality of life.

community-based day - walnut street center's community-based day program fosters opportunities for learning, volunteering, and participation in our area communities. Serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, activities run a wide gamut: from educational trips to area museums and historical sites, to volunteering with a local food bank, to advocacy events at the massachusetts state house. Activities are developed with individuals served, so that their interests help drive the calendar of events. On-site activities support skill growth and development, with a focus on developing skills that are important to the individual. Community-based day programming can be utilized as an active, educational day program, or as a stepping stone on the path toward employment.

supported employment - employment supports serves individuals who have a major life goal of finding work for the purposes of increasing financial security, personal fulfillment and meaningful participation in their community.