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Our Mission
The mission of Cape Abilities is to support individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod by educating, counseling and providing residential, therapeutic, social and employment supports that empower individuals to achieve meaningful and valued roles in the community.
About Cape Abilities
Creating Opportunity for individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod is the touchstone that drives the life-changing services and supports offered by Cape Abilities. For 50 years, Cape Abilities has provided enriching, high quality services, coupled with diverse community opportunities that empower individuals to achieve meaningful and valued roles in society.
Our History:
In 1968, Cape Abilities was founded as Nauset Workshop in Orleans, and began its first programs out of the old Orleans Fire Station, serving just a handful of individuals. Mrs. Rose Kennedy (right) visited the center in its first months, and shared our mission with many in her effort to support those with disabilities on Cape Cod.
50 years of services
After 50 years of providing exception services to thousands of individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod, Cape Abilities continues to grow, and currently supports at any one time, more than 350 individuals with a broad range of developmental and intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, blindness, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury, hearing impairment, mobility limitations, seizure disorder and mental health issues.
The agency's program center is located in Hyannis and serves all of Cape Cod.
Cape Abilities Programs
Cape Abilities is licensed and certified by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and is approved to provide services for clients of MassHealth and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), as well as AbilityOne/SourceAmerica.
The agency has been awarded a full three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International, and has received commendations for developing and maintaining many and varied successful relationships in the community and reporting very high levels of satisfaction with services from all key stakeholders.
Day Habilitation
The Day Habilitation Program provides therapeutic-based activities to enhance wellness and independence for individuals who need more structure in order to succeed.
Community Based Day Support Program
Cape Abilities’ Community Based Day Support Program (CBDS) provides a range of supports and training in order to provide a springboard ...
Community Employment Services
Community Employment Services is a comprehensive program to assist individuals in applying for jobs at businesses throughout the community and then, once they are placed in positions,
Pre-Employment Training Services Program
Pre-Employment Training Services Program (below) is focused on increasing the organization’s collaboration with all local high schools to provide selected transition-age youth school...
Residential Services
Cape Abilities’ Residential Services include DDS and ABI/MFP Adult Long Term Residential Services, MRC Statewide Head Injury Program Residential Supports, Community...
Transportation
The Transportation Program operates through contracts with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. Participants in day and employment programs are provided with transportation...
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