Individual families are referred through neighborhood associations, churches, synagogues, community organizations, and service groups, or by self-referral.
When Do We Work?...
This is achieved by a highly skilled, dedicated staff of direct service providers; disability advocates; and members of community-based committees, coalitions and groups that effect change...
many agencies which only serve people with a specific disability, CIL’s like SMILES offer a broad range of community-based services for people with a variety of disabilities in all age groups...
We do this through two executive learning experiences (conferences) annually, informative newsletters, specialized work groups, open communications, strong member benefits that save $$$$...
throughout the Pioneer Valley, across the state, and nationally to bring an end to discrimination--whether it's rooted in a set of stairs, prejudice about employment, limited access to health care...