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Programs & Services
PRIDE, Inc. provides comprehensive disability support services in Southeast Massachusetts, helping individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities build independence, confidence, and meaningful connections. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are, offering personalized support across daily living, employment, and community engagement.
Day Habilitation
PRIDE, Inc.'s Day Habilitation program provides structured, supportive services for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Our goal is to help each participant build independence, improve daily living skills, and enhance their quality of life in a safe, engaging environment.
Through individualized service plans, participants receive support in communication, socialization, and cognitive development. Daily programming includes life skills training, therapeutic activities, and community integration opportunities that encourage confidence and growth.
Families looking for adult day habilitation services in Massachusetts choose PRIDE, Inc. for our experienced staff, compassionate approach, and commitment to measurable outcomes. We focus on everyone’s strengths while supporting their unique needs and goals.
Adult Foster Care
PRIDE, Inc.'s Adult Foster Care (AFC) program provides a safe, supportive living option for adults with a permanent disability that impacts their ability to perform self-care tasks. We serve individuals ages 16 and older who need assistance due to aging, medical conditions, mental illness, or developmental and/or physical disabilities.
Members are carefully matched with approved, qualified families who provide lodging, personal care, and daily support in a home environment. This family-based model offers a more personalized and compassionate alternative to traditional residential care, helping individuals feel secure, valued, and connected.
Our team provides ongoing oversight, caregiver support, and individualized care planning to ensure the highest standards are met. For families searching for adult foster care services in Massachusetts, PRIDE, Inc. offers a trusted, person-centered solution that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Community-Based Day Supports
Our Community-Based Day Services (CBDS) program empowers individuals to build independence by developing, strengthening, and maintaining the skills needed for personal growth, social connection, and success within the community. Participants spend at least 70% of their time actively engaged in community-based experiences, where individual interests, goals, and vocational opportunities are continually explored to create meaningful, real-world learning opportunities.
The program offers a wide variety of enriching activities tailored to each person’s preferences and abilities. Opportunities may include volunteer and vocational experiences, health and wellness programs at the YMCA, memberships to local museums and art galleries, equine therapy, transportation training, and day trips throughout Massachusetts. These experiences encourage confidence, community inclusion, relationship-building, and the development of everyday life skills.
PRIDE, Inc. also provides specialized support for individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), a non-progressive brain injury that occurs after birth. ABI services include community-based day support, individual and community rehabilitation, adult companion services, short-term respite, and supported employment services — all delivered through a person-centered approach focused on maximizing independence and quality of life.
For families seeking inclusive, engaging, and community-focused disability services in Massachusetts, PRIDE, Inc.'s CBDS program offers compassionate support designed to help individuals thrive both socially and independently.
Employment Services
PRIDE, Inc.'s Employment Services assists individuals of all abilities to explore, prepare for, and successfully enter the workforce. We believe that everyone who wants to work can work—and our programs are designed to build confidence, develop skills, and create real opportunities in inclusive workplaces.
PRIDE, Inc. workers are conscientious, committed, and caring on the job. They take pride in giving back to the community and consistently meet or exceed expectations. For employers, hiring from PRIDE, Inc. enhances your company’s image, strengthens workplace diversity, and demonstrates a true commitment to social responsibility.
Whether you are an individual seeking employment support for disabilities in Massachusetts or a business looking to build a more inclusive workforce, PRIDE, Inc. offers proven, person-centered solutions.
1. Comprehensive Career Services
PRIDE, Inc.'s Comprehensive Career Services provides adult job seekers with various disabilities the necessary tools, training, and support to obtain and maintain competitive employment. This program focuses on matching individuals to meaningful employment opportunities in integrated, community settings. Working one-on-one with an Employment Specialist, job seekers will develop a career plan and receive person-centered guidance throughout the job development and placement process. Funded by MassAbility and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, it provides tailored support every step of the way—from exploration to retention—making it a trusted choice for vocational services in Massachusetts.
2. School-to-Work Transition Program
PRIDE, Inc.'s School-to-Work Transition program assists high school students aged 18-22 with disabilities to prepare for life after graduation. In addition to job exploration activities like guest speakers and local business tours, students engage in hands-on, paid training within our workforce development division, PRIDEWRX. These experiences help to build confidence, increase work tolerance, and practice real-world, transferable skills.
This program is funded by and in collaboration with local school systems with the shared goal of helping to make the transition from school to work smoother and more successful. Additionally, students participate in job readiness groups, community work training, interest inventories, guest speaker sessions, job shadowing, workplace tours, and informational interviews. This program helps students develop confidence and transferable skills, making the transition from school to employment more successful and sustainable.