Day & Employment Services

Day Habilitation & ABI

Day Habilitation services are designed to support individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability or an acquired brain injury (ABI). These services provide opportunities for individuals to engage in social and community activities, address clinical or medical needs, and increase independence through skill-building and goal-focused activities.

On-site and community-based activities provide participants with opportunities to develop essential skills and achieve their goals. Through a rotating schedule of activities, individuals receive personalized support to:

• Enhance communication and sensorimotor skills.
• Increase independence in daily living.
• Improve self-help and behavioral strategies.
• Foster social engagement and emotional well-being.

Community-Based Day Supports (CBDS)

The CBDS program provides a wide array of skill-building, recreational, and vocational opportunities designed to help individuals build community membership, social, interpersonal, and vocational skills through in-house and community-based activities.

• Skill-Building: Develop vocational, social, and interpersonal skills.
• Recreational Activities: Enjoy engaging activities both in-house and out in the community.
• Vocational Opportunities: Explore and grow skills for future employment or volunteer roles.

DDS Supported Employment

The DDS Supported Employment Program provides individualized employment support through a variety of methods and settings, ensuring participants achieve meaningful and competitive employment while working toward their greatest level of independence.

• Skills Training: Career representatives provide training to develop job-related skills and prepare individuals for employment.
• Job Searching & Networking: Assisting individuals in exploring job opportunities and building professional connections.
• On-the-Job Training: Supporting individuals as they learn and adapt to their new roles.
• Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins and communication with employees and supervisors to ensure long-term success.

Veterans Employment (Waypoint Careers)

Waypoint Careers has been proudly serving Veterans in the northeast region of Massachusetts since 2016. Formerly known as Waystone's Veterans Employment Program, Waypoint Careers focuses on connecting Veterans to meaningful employment opportunities by collaborating with local partners and employers.

• Referrals & Resources: Waypoint Careers works closely with Veterans Service Officers and organizations to obtain referrals and identify valuable resources for Veterans.
• Employment Opportunities: We connect Veterans with local employers to secure meaningful and sustainable employment.
• Collaboration: Continuously building new partnerships to address the needs of Veterans in our community.