Exciting News! 🎉 On July 1, Advocates, HMEA, and Family Continuity will merge to become a single, unified organization: Advocates. We’re joining forces to create one of the most comprehensive human service providers in the state, serving more than 40,000 individuals and families across Massachusetts and Rhode Island and employing more than 2,500 staff members. We’ll be sharing more information about the merger in the coming weeks, but one important thing to know is that individuals and families will continue to receive the same supports and services. No services are being eliminated or reduced. In fact, together, we are poised to support more individuals and families and enhance the services we provide. Together, we will lead the way in helping thousands of individuals and families find the support they need to thrive. We’re excited about the bright future this merger promises for our communities, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us.
HMEA, Inc.
Non-profit Organization Management
Franklin, MA 1,383 followers
Reach for Independence
About us
REACH for INDEPENDENCE. REACH for POTENTIAL. REACH for HOPE. HMEA believes that people diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disabilities have dreams for their lives. Our mission is to help them reach their potential and become productive members of their communities. We treat each person diagnosed with Autism or a developmental disability as an individual, with talents, abilities and challenges. And our care spans his or her lifetime — from the first few months of life through adulthood. Young infants and children benefit from HMEA’s intensive Early Intervention services. Services for school-aged children are administered in the school, home or community. Young Adults are provided with the services they need to live as independently as possible — including career guidance, job training and placement and ongoing support. Throughout adulthood, HMEA helps people with disabilities and their families reach for independence. Residential Services, Day Habilitation and Family Supports help people with disabilities stay connected and live the best life possible. Adult Family Care assists those who need help with their daily activities like bathing, eating and dressing. HMEA’s Shared Living Program matches providers who wish to open their homes to people with disabilities. The providers— families, individuals or couples — offer support, assistance and companionship in return for a small stipend. HMEA serves over 4,000 people in 110 Massachusetts communities. Learn more about HMEA at hmea.org. HMEA is proudly affiliated with Advocates, Inc.
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http://www.hmea.org
External link for HMEA, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Franklin, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1961
- Specialties
- AUTISM, DEVELOPMENTAL & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, SHARED LIVING, RESIDENTIAL LIVING, DOWN SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY, AFC, ADULT FAMILY CARE, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS, ABA, TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY SERVICES, and SPECIAL EDUCATION
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This World Multiple Sclerosis Day, we're honoring individuals and families impacted by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), whether you're living with MS or supporting a loved one, you deserve support, care, and community. At HMEA, we’re proud to offer an Adult Family Care program that can make life easier for people with MS and their families. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3Kl61nA
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Rewarding job? ✔ Beautiful setting? ✔ We're hiring multiple employment coaches at our location in Sterling. Coaches support adults with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment, and these positions are also a great opportunity for those looking to grow their own meaningful careers! Even more exciting news? Get hired by June 25 and receive a sign-on bonus of $3,000! To learn more and apply, check out https://lnkd.in/eS5wKKX9
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Our Chief Operating Officer, Michelle Donohue, recently appeared on The Rhode Show with Sara Carter from Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses, discussing our upcoming incredABLE Day. Huge thanks to Cardi’s for their ongoing support and to WPRI-TV for shining a light on all we do! Check out this video to see Michelle and Sara in action:
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April marks Deaf History Month! Did you know that our affiliate, Advocates, had the first Deaf Respite program in Massachusetts? The program provides community-based, short-term support for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind adults experiencing psychiatric crises. All aspects of the program are designed to meet the cultural, communication, and therapeutic needs of Deaf individuals.
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The month of March is National Developmental Disabilities Month. This month and every month, our goal is to celebrate individuals with developmental disabilities and to bring awareness to their needs! At HMEA and HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, we strive to help people live independent, meaningful lives of their choice.
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