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Seven Hills Aspire!'s (ASPiRE!) Day Habilitation (Day Hab) program in Devens celebrated its 20th anniversary this past October. All ASPiRE! Day Hab programs offer integrated occupational, physical, and speech therapy along with nursing and behavioral supports either on-site or in the community. In addition, all program participants are offered training in functional life skills, health maintenance, fine- and gross-motor skills, self-direction, community utilization, socialization, and communication. The staff and...

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts recently awarded Seven Hills ASPiRE!, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation, a 2019 Activation Fund Grant in the amount of $109,903 to create a new job training program with sustainable farming as a potential career track for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Sustainable Farming: Activating Health through Skill Building, Education, & Community Partnerships project will build the capacity of Seven Hills to expand its workforce training programs...

VSA Massachusetts (VSA MA) is pleased to share that they have received a $60,000 grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation. This award will be used toward VSA Massachusetts’ COOL Schools program at eight different Boston Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. COOL Schools provides opportunities for students of all abilities to develop artistic, academic, and social-emotional skills. This grant supports the development of teaching practices that create more inclusive, welcoming environments for all students. The eight...

The Mass Cultural Council has awarded VSA Massachusetts (VSA MA) $11,900 from their Cultural Investment Portfolio. This generous funding will assist VSA MA in continuing to increase access to the arts for people of all abilities. VSA MA empowers students, teaching artists, educators, and leaders of cultural institutions through innovative and inclusive programs, partnerships, and trainings that foster learning and collaboration, provide outlets for artistic expression and creative voice, and promote unlimited personal,...

The Digital Federal Credit Union Foundation, DCU for Kids, has awarded Seven Hills Family Services with a generous $6,000 grant award towards the Just Us Girls program. Just Us Girls uses evidence-based curricula that are specifically designed for individuals with disabilities to explore important topics such as building healthy relationships, encouraging healthy behaviors and lifestyles, and promoting health and safety. These funds will have a tremendous impact on middle school aged girls with disabilities as they come...