Waystone Health & Human Services

Inclusion
Connection

A welcoming space for people with disabilities and their families to learn, connect, and grow. Right here in Lawrence.

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Come find your connection439 S. Union Street, Suite 107
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Preparing a smoothie together during a Family Support Center cooking class
Where paths connect, people thrive.

About the IC

A place to belong.
Room to be you.

The Inclusion Connection brings people with disabilities and their families together through opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and community.

Home to the Keystone Social Inclusion Hub and the Merrimack Valley Family Support Center, the IC is a place to build independence, practice self-advocacy, and make meaningful connections.

GrowthIndependenceConnection

Two programs. One connected community.

01 / Keystone

Social Inclusion Hub

A vibrant, inclusive space where people with disabilities can develop skills, build independence, and help shape their own experiences.

  • Member-driven activities and flexible offerings
  • Training and skill development
  • Social activities, art, and music therapy
  • Health and wellness activities
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02 / Merrimack Valley

Family Support Center

A welcoming place for children, teens, young adults, caregivers, and families to find resources, share experiences, and grow together.

  • Caregiver and family training and support groups
  • Information sessions and referrals
  • Recreation and therapeutic activities
  • Offerings in English and Spanish
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Come be part of it

Find your next connection.

From creative activities to new skills,
there’s something to look forward to.

Inside the Inclusion Connection

Connection comes to life here.

A look at our space and the people
who bring it together.

People talking and smiling together at the Inclusion Connection launch
A community built through connection.
The bright, open Inclusion Connection space with tables and chairs, brick walls, and large windows
Space for learning, gathering, and growth.
Watch the Inclusion Connection story
Voices from our community
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Connect with us

Your next step
starts with hello.

Have a question about a program or activity?
We’d love to connect with you.

Email the IC

The Inclusion Connection

439 S. Union Street, Suite 107
Lawrence, MA 01843
connection@waystonehhs.org978-685-9471Get directions