Community Based Day Support Program

Intentional activities that promote connections in the community and build skills for greater independence.

WORK Inc.’s suite of community services is guided by the belief that every individual with a disability should have access to quality community opportunities that help them to develop important life skills, increased self-confidence, and social connections.  We educate individuals and their families about community possibilities that lead to employment, community membership in volunteer activities, social and civic organizations.  We aim to provide novel experiences that expand skills, choices, and opportunities that will promote independence and well-being.

The Community Based Day Support Program offers a structured day designed specifically to an individual’s preferences, goals, and needs. Programs are offered in the Dorchester and New Bedford locations.

Daily activities include:

Volunteer and Internship experiences - WORK Inc. partners with a large pool of social organizations such as Meals on Wheels, New England Wildlife Center, Daily Table, and Cradles to Crayons to provide individuals opportunities to practice social skills, time management, and other work-related skills that encourage employment and build social networks. 

Social/recreational activities - WORK Inc. provides an array of social recreational activities.

Pre-employment training - WORK Inc. provides intentional activities that prepare an individual for competitive integrated employment.  Some of these activities include soft skills and interview training, resume development, virtual job shadowing, and travel training.

Health and Wellness Activities - We engage in activities that focus on keeping our individuals physically active while also interacting with peers such as walking club, basketball, and a variety of other healthy activities.

Technology Support and Training - We provide daily remote services through our Zoom Social Gatherings. The main focus is to prepare the individuals to socialize and engage in different settings including, but not limited to, interviews, community activities, and interacting with friends. Individuals are provided support with troubleshooting any issues that arise when connecting to remote services. 

For more information for Dorchester Activities click here.

For more information for New Bedford Activities click here.

Individuals engage in these activities either independently or in small groups, to build self-esteem and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Click here for eligibility.