Special Education
Local Resource Guide
Published by the Dennis Yarmouth
Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
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2016-17 Officers
President Stephanie Goley
Vice President Michelle Giardano-Glanvill
Secretary Jeannie Mitchell-Martin
Treasurer Sue Williams
Disclaimer: It is our intention to provide accurate, up-to-date information to the public. If you find an error in our material, or feel we are missing a key resource, please notify us as the above email address.
District Contacts
School Secretaries:
Ezra Baker Suzanne
Station Ave Cheryl
DY High School Eileen
ME Small Trisha
Mattacheese Mary
Wixon Deb
Special Education Department Chairs:
Distr. Sped DirectorJaime Curley508-398-7625
Ezra Baker Leah
Station Ave Creighton
DY High School Melissa O’
ME Small Rebecca
Mattacheese Missy
Wixon Linda
Programs:
Sea 2 Kim Power High
WAVE Program AbirZaineh High School
Voc Program Christine Boggs High ..us
Wixon Sail Erin Carstensen
NECC Kelli SkibaMattacheese
C Salt Jen Nickerson
SEALSTricia JohnsonEzra Baker
SEPAC Officers:
PresidentStephanie Goley
Child at Ezra Baker
Vice PresidentMichelle Giradino-Glanvill
Child at Mattacheese
TreasurerSue Williams
Child at DYHS
SecretaryJeannie Mitchell-Martin
Children at Mattacheese and ME Small
Contact via email at:
Local Resources
Associated Advocacy Center- Visions for the Future Inc.
508-420-4356
888-420-4356
Arc of Cape Cod
508-790-3667
Assists residents of Cape Cod with developmental disabilities to be active members of their communities.
Barnstable County Information and Referral
508-375-6628
Comprehensive county wide resources.
Bridges Associates.
508-790-1333
Assessments and support of individuals with learning and
developmental disorders.
Cape Abilities
508-548-1578
508-778-5040
Assists with job placement, assistance, residential services and therapeutic services for those with developmental disabilities.
Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
800-322-2020
Advocacy group and independent living center for all persons withdisabilities.
Community Connections
508-362-1140
Provides quality employment, residential, habilitation and recreational
services. Promotes self-sufficiency, personal growth & community
involvement.
Family Continuity
800-219-3320
Private, non-profit mental health and social service agency that helps connect people with resources in their communities.
Recreational Resources
Dream Day Cape Cod 774-994-7346
Executive Director: Kathleen Giorgio
For families and children with life threatening illnesses or serious conditions by seeking to "bring a ray of sunshine" into their lives.
Cape Cod Challenger Club 508-420-6950 X36
Director: Kelvin Ing
To enrich the quality of life for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities by providing them opportunities toparticipate in a variety of athletic, recreational and social activitiesthat are most often not available to them.
Camp Jabberwocky
A summer camp for children and adults with disabilities includingcerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spinal bifida and autism.
Cranberry Sunset Farm
At Cranberry Sunset Farm riders will benefit physically, cognitivelyand emotionally from a variety of horse experiences specificallycreated for their needs by a trained team of horses, instructors andvolunteers.
CJ's Ranch
Tyler Lindmark.
617-480-3825508-420-3143
Path certified
Smithfield Farms 508-360-6962
Emerald Hollow Farm 508-685-6811
For individuals with mental or emotional challenges, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased patience, trust, and self-worth.
State Resources
Braille and Talking Book Library
800-852-3133
The library offers free services to eligible patrons who cannot read standard print due to visual or physical disability.
Care Coordination Program
800-331-0688
617-236-7210
Advocacy and service referrals for children with special needs and their parents or guardians.
Disabled Persons Protection
800-426-9009
24hour hot line to report abuse to disabled individual commission
Easter Seals of Mass
800-244-2756
508-751-6350
Provides a variety of programs to people with physical disabilities or special needs regardless of age.
Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
888-576-9996
617-506-6041
Family Ties
800-331-0688
800-905-8437
Statewide information and parent to parent support for families of children with special needs and chronic illness.
Federation for Children with Special Needs
800-331-0688
617-236-7210
Advocacy and service referrals for children with special needs and their parents or guardians.
Mass Department of Public Health
800-882-1435
617-624-5992
Case management, support and technical assistance to help parents of children with special health care need to get services from public and private agencies.
Mass Rehabilitation Commission
800-245-6543
617-204-3600
Vocational assessment/guidance, career planning, job training, job seeking assistance for individuals with disabilities.
New England Center Deafblind Project (NEC) 617-972-7515
Provides technical assistance to children, youth and families in CT,
MA, ME and NH.
New England Index 800-642-0249
This site focuses on information for MA residents with disabilities,their friends, families and the people who serve them.
Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts
800-882-1250
PHP's mission is to promote and support healthy parent/child relationships and break the cycle of child abuse through peer-led, professionally facilitated mutual help groups, which provide anurturing, non-judgmental environment in which to improve family relationships.
Department of Developmental Services
508-771-2595
Services and support to MA citizens with developmental delays.
Early Childhood Intervention of Cape Cod Development
800-974-8860
Serves eligible families of children from birth to 3years old whenthere are concerns about development.
Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project
877-353-4757
Fairwinds Clubhouse
508-540-6011
A mental health rehabilitation program. It has advocacy and outreach programs while providing rehabilitation, career opportunities,housing entitlements and more. It is part of the Fellowship Health
Resource.
Kennedy Donovan Center
508-385-6019
Provides individual support services to developmentally delayedchildren and adults and their families.
Mass Rehabilitation Commission
508-862-6600
Vocational assessments/guidance, career planning, skills/job training, job seeking assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Sight Loss Service
800-427-6842
508-394-3904
Resources, information and referrals to those with visual disabilities.
Home Modifications Loan Program for People with Disabilities 800-245-6543
617-204-3600
Through Mass Rehab Commission.
Lifeline Free Wireless Cellphone Service
A government supported free cell phone service for Mass residentswith limited incomes. There are no contracts or monthly fees. You areeligible for Lifeline if you participate in MassHealth/Medicaid, LIHEAP
Duel Assistance, Food stamps, TAFDC, EAEDC, SSI. There two
Lifeline services available in Mass.
- Safelink Wireless Lifeline Service800-977-3768
Provides a free cell phone, a choice of three different calling plansthat includes exiting options. Tracfone Wireless, a U.S. prepaid cellphone company provides safe link service.
- Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888
Provides free cell phone with 250minutes per month. Virgin Mobile, provides the Assurance wireless service.
Mass Advocates for Children
617-357-8431
Advocacy for children needing special education services
Mass Commission for the Blind 800-392-6450
617-727-5550
Access to legal rights and benefits, counseling, training and
advocacy.
Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
617-740-1600
Access to legal rights and benefits, counseling, training and
Advocacy.
Mass Department of Mental Health (DMH) 508-897-2000
Mass Office on Disabilities
617-727-7440
800-322-2020
2016-17 SEPAC Meetings
SeptMeet the SEPAC at all school Open House events
10/599 Fundraiser4-8pm
Support the SEPAC at The 99. Find coupon on our FB page.
11/2Open Meeting6pm
DY District Office
12/7Paint Night!6-8pm
Giardino’s- watch FB for more
info!
1/4Open Meeting6pm
DY District Office
2/1Basic Rights workshop6-8pm
Advocate Christine Riley
DY District Office
3/7Paint Night!(Tues)6-8pm
Red Faced Jacks
4/5Achieving Dreams6pm
Federation for Children with Special Needs
DY District Office
5/3Summer Activities6pm
DY District Office
6/143rd Annual Silver Dolphin Awards
DY HS Library6pm
DY SEPAC Fundraiser
PAINT NIGHTS!
By Kreativ
Two dates to choose from!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Glass painting at Giardino’s
6-8pm
OR
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Canvas painting at Red Faced Jacks
6-8pm
Cost is $30 which includes glass or canvas and all supplies!
Get some friends together and contact Kristy to sign-up: !