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The Community Adult Program
(CAP)
is a CARF accredited day support program serving
individuals over
the age of 22 with significant medical and
complex learning needs and
is funded through the Department
of
Developmental Services (DDS)
and Medicaid.
Typical program participants include individuals
with pervasive
developmental
delays, autism,
seizure disorders
and limited communication abilities.
School Hours:
Contact:
Patricia Mason
Program Director
Community Adult Program
40 Pond Park Road Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-5386
Fax 781-740-4068
Patricia has been the Director of the Community School &
Adult Programs since July, 2002. She has 25 years experience
in the field serving infants, children and adults with
special needs in public, private and residential settings.
Patricia is a program reviewer for the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education. Prior to coming to the
Collaborative, she coordinated the DeafBlind National
Graduate Teacher Preparation Program at Boston College. She
is currently adjunct faculty at Bridgewater State College,
Lesley University, Northeastern University and Endicott
College.
Marie Miklaszewski
Program Coordinator
40 Pond Park Road, Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-5386
Fax 781-740-4068
Marie brings to the program over 40 years of experience both
as a health care professional and a parent of an individual
with developmental needs. Marie has served the DDS community
in a variety of roles: working as a specialized home care
provider, a nurse, a member of the Board of Directors of the
South Coastal Area DMR, and as a parent advocate/advisor for
school aged programs. Currently, Marie works closely with
the Department of Developmental Services as a member of the
South Shore Health Care Committee, is a member of the Parent
Advisory Council for Vinfen Corporation and is active with
the Quality Assurance Committee for residential housing
inspections for DDS.
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 Visitors
to the CAP program will immediately note its cheerful and
well maintained physical site. The building is completely
handicapped accessible, allowing participants to fully
utilize all areas of the building including the Community
Adapted Library, Accessible Greenhouse, outdoor patio,
cooking areas, laundry facilities, office and classroom
areas.
Services Offered
 Each
program participant has an individualized weekly schedule
which allows for a variety of therapeutic experiences such a
simple meal preparation/cooking activities, gross motor
work, commercial art, language enhancement groups,
sensorimotor exploration, self-help activities, vocational
and service learning groups and greenhouse activities. The
program has extensive on-site access to technology as well
as the Boston College Eagle Eyes Program. Program
participants are supported throughout the program day to
utilize various assistive technologies such as voice output
communication aids and computer assisted instruction to
support communication opportunities.
 The CAP program has a high staff to participant ratio (1:4)
to ensure appropriate access to learning activities. There
is a full time nurse on site who acts as the program Health
Care Supervisor. OT, PT and Speech and Language services are
provided on a consultative basis. Additionally program
participants enjoy weekly music and recreation therapy
groups.
 The
SSEC Community Adult Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities: CARF
International, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human
service providers. Organizations must consistently implement
and meet high standards to receive each 3 year
accreditation.
The CAP program works closely with the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to
coordinate smooth transitions and ongoing individualized
support plans development.
Autism Component
The adult program has an Autism component
servicing young adults with ASD. This program is highly
structured using consistent visual supports and other best
practices to support people with Autism. Communication
skills are a focus with ongoing instruction in independent
daily life activities. They have a variety of leisure
opportunities as mentioned above. They can often be seen
using the treadmill and engaging in many other gross motor
activities.
Suggested Resources
DDS Eligibility
Advocacy
Autism Waiver Services
ARC of the South Shore
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