Walnut Street Center, Inc.

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We are excited to share that Walnut Street Center has expanded into Bedford! With a bond from MassDevelopment, we were able to purchase a building to expand our day program services. We are thrilled to expand our services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Bedford!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fypMX5

We can't wait for this year's Tufts Giving Camp! WSC will be participating again this year, and our residents will be able to participate in different outings that are organized by volunteer college students at Tufts University. The Giving Camp was started in 2002 and is held annually.

Walnut Street is excited to share the opening of its Hyde Park location! WSC is taking another step toward a brighter, more inclusive future! 🌟🎉 We are thrilled to see this new program bringing everyone together and opening doors for all. 🌈🤝 Read more details about the new location here: https://bit.ly/3SqhfM9

August is International Wellness Month! WSC is committed to the wellness of those with disabilities. For the individuals who are a part of our programs, we offer occupational therapy and more. Our staff includes a registered nurse, a clinical behaviorist, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists.

We're excited to share that we are expanding to the Central Middlesex Area!

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Did you know that WSC offers residential services? These include independent living arrangements as well as partially and fully staffed homes. Read more about them here: https://bit.ly/3VfurUt

Today is the anniversary of the day the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed-- in 1990, to be exact! The very first Disability Pride Day took place in Boston that year to celebrate. Now, every year, we celebrate Disability Pride Month in July to commemorate this important anniversary!

Our Spring/Summer newsletter will be coming out soon, so sign up now if you have not signed up already! We will have updates and other news to share. You can subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3yWKnUf

Now that it is summer, do you want to spend more time outside? Check out some of Massachusetts' beautiful trails for some outdoor activity! Here is a list of accessible spots to visit this season! https://bit.ly/3x9nBrH

Did you know how easy it is to create a Facebook fundraiser to benefit Walnut Street Center?

1. On your computer, login to Facebook
2. Under menu, click create fundraiser
3. Look for the non-profit you would like to raise money for: Walnut Street Center. Inc
4. Add in how much you would like to raise, the currency, & when the fundraiser will end
5. Click create and start making an impact for WSC!

We appreciate your support!

Happy Disability Pride Month! We celebrate all of our differences this month and what makes us special.

Today marks the start of Helen Keller Deaf Blindness Week! Helen Keller's triumph over her obstacles is an inspiration for us all!

Happy Juneteenth from the WSC team! Today celebrates the end of slavery in the USA.

Happy Autistic Pride Day! This day is for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder to be proud of the differences that make them unique.

Happy Father's Day from the Walnut Street Center Team, and to our members of staff who are dads as well!

Don't forget to make sure that you are signed up for our newsletter! We have a Spring/Summer edition and a Fall/Winter edition every year, where we share updates on our individuals, services, staff, and more! Subscribe at: https://bit.ly/4351zQZ

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Walnut Street Center! We hope those in our LGBTQIA+ community celebrate their individuality all month!

A Facebook Fundraiser is one of the easy ways you can support Walnut Street Center! Create a Facebook Fundraiser on our behalf or donate to one already in progress! https://bit.ly/36tAAqC

We're in the middle of Brain Injury Awareness Week and we would love to highlight, Joe! Joe attends Walnut Street Center's habilitation program. He is an inspiration and continues to live his life to the fullest after his brain injury. Read more about Joe's story here: https://bit.ly/3MNHkT7

Happy Mother's Day from Walnut Street Center! We hope all of the mothers in the world have a day filled with love, happiness, and appreciation! Excited to highlight a few of our own WSC mothers with their families!

Taylor Whitcomb
Hello been at WSC for 10 years! I’ve been married for almost 12 years to my amazing husband Jon Paul. We have 2 beautiful children Ryann (10) and Landyn (6) and a dog named Mickey. We are big Disney family and love going there every chance we get!

Amy DeAngelis
Sam 17 and Lucy 14. Sam plays HS Varsity Football and Baseball, Lucy does cheerleading and track. We are always busy with sports, friends, and family. We go to Maine and the Cape for a week every summer, we also travel to CT and NC to visit family. Happy Mother’s Day to me 😊

Rehema James
Rehema is “mom” to Alanna (8), Zayne (3) and Kairo (9 mo). Alanna, Zayne, and Kairo are big on being outdoors! We go for daily walks and all love riding our bikes together. Our favorite activity is going out for ice cream 😊

Josseline Saint Pierre
Josseline is pictured with her children, David, Melissa, and Christopher. Here they are at recent family gathering celebrating Josseline’s own mom!

Did you know Walnut Street Center offers a number of different services based on an individual's specific needs? Our Community-Based Day Support Program fosters opportunities for learning, volunteering, and participation in communities. Our program can be utilized as an active, educational day program, or as a stepping stone on the path toward employment. Learn more about all of our programs here: https://bit.ly/43ZlQta

May is Mental Health Month! Walnut Street Center strives to provide our individuals with mental health support, and we fully understand the importance of maintaining mental health for those with disabilities. Learn more about our services here: https://bit.ly/3L2lU3u

Help Walnut Street Center make a difference today through a charitable contribution. There are several ways in which you can support our programs and services. 💙💛

https://bit.ly/3SKuBAT

Seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Community Support Workers at Walnut Street Center. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Apply now!

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