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Brochure Updated April 17, 2008
We have received a one time grant for 2008 that will allow us to offer: "Buy one weekend, get one weekend free" *While funds are available* Thanks to Winning Home Foundation for making this assistance possible.
Full or partial funding available thanks to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
For eligibility call Nancy Nastasi at 781.942.4888 Ext. 5036.
When: February 9-10, March 1-2, March 15-16, April 5-6, April 22-23 (School Vacation), Mary 10-11, June 7-8
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In response to the growing need to teach older teens and young adults the skills they need as they Journey to Independence, The Arc of East Middlesex has created a new program called Real World House 2006.
For Families: This new program is based on the principle that individuals with learning challenges benefit by continuous reinforcement and the introduction of new concepts. Since the road to independence is a journey and not a short trip, The Arc of East Middlesex’s Journey to Independence will support and work together with families and schools to achieve positive outcomes for its participants.
This weekend, school vacation and overnight program will be fun, giving participants the opportunity to be in the Real World House. Its focus, however, will be on the acquisition of the skills necessary to live and work in our community. Using a beautiful home in Andover as our base, we will teach health, money, cooking, cleaning, employment, leisure and safety skills.
The Cost: The entire program is $350.00. A deposit of $178.00 is required at registration. Families may use family support funding. To register contact Nancy Desmond Nastasi at (781) 944-5655 Ext. 1-5036.
For Real World House Members:
- Do you want to learn to be more independent?
- Do you want to spend a weekend or overnight in the Real World House of The Arc of East Middlesex?
- Do you want to shop and cook your own meals?
- Do you want to plan your own time?
- Then you want to be at the Real World House
- Call 781 944 5655 Ext. 5036 to register. Spots fill up quickly!
Where: 368 South Main Street, Andover, MA 01810
For: Ages 14 and older
P.S. You have to clean up after yourself too!
Nancy Desmond Nastasi is the Director of the Journey to Independence, an innovative program of The Arc of East Middlesex. Nancy had been the Director of our Recreation Department and she continues to coordinate adult and leisure programs in the Recreation Department. Nancy also works for Woburn High School as the school to work transition teacher in the Next Wave program. Nancy has extensive experience in job development, job coaching and preparing students for a successful life after high school. To register or for more information please contact Nancy Desmond at (781) 944-5655 Ext. 5036.
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