Overview

The Association provides services to 1,648 children and adults with mental retardation, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities and we support 1,283 families in 89 citiies and towns in Western Massachusetts.We serve all of Western Massachusetts and northern Worcester County with offices in Athol, Easthampon, Greenfield, Northampton, Pittsfield, and Springfield.

We serve people of all ages, talents, and interests.
Some live with their families; some live in homes that we support; some live on their own. They are people with mental retardation, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. All children and adults are served with respect with an emphasis on education and inclusion as valued citizens.

Services provided by a competent workforce.
The people who provide these services are skilled and dedicated staff and care providers, supported by many volunteers and donors in the community.

Services offer a continuum of support.
The ways we provide these services are many and varied, forming a continuum of support from infancy to old age and addressing a broad scope of issues

Services provided through innovative, quality programs.
The Association is a recognized leader in consistently providing innovative, quality programs meeting a broad range of human needs for those with developmental disabilities.The innovative programs provided by our caregivers help these individuals, and support their families, so that they can live, learn, work, and enjoy healthy relationships in their communities as valued members.