The Guild has been busy this April! We kicked off the month with a panel discussion about our documentary, "We Need to Talk." Staff shared their expertise at conferences and on the blog, and individuals at The Guild celebrated spring events like the Easter Egg hunt. The Guild also had a feature on the Providers' Council website.



Read on for the latest news from The Guild:

A Panel Discussion on Augmentative and Alternative Communication

The Guild hosted a webinar and panel discussion expanding on the themes of the documentary, "We Need to Talk". The panelists explore personal AAC stories, common barriers and solutions to inclusive community environments, and discussion for improving communication accessibility in healthcare, education, and business.

Watch the webinar recording here.

Ask the Expert: Education that Supports Healthy Relationships

In recent years, there has been an increase in media representation of individuals with IDD pursuing romantic and intimate relationships. House Managers Junior Paris and Isaiah Anjoh discuss why education about healthy relationships is essential for adults with IDD and how residents at The Guild are building skills, confidence, and independence.

Learn more on the blog.

Easter egg hunt

Students at The Guild School hopped around the playground in search of eggs despite the cloudy weather this month. They enjoyed finding some sweet treats and festive surprises inside!

More photos are posted on our Facebook page.

April conferences

Staff from The Guild connected with school districts, clinicians, advocates, and community members at the MAAPS School Fair and Profound Autism Summit. We are proud to sponsor events like these which serve as a way to empower the people and organizations who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Providers' Council feature

The Guild was featured in the Providers' Council's Membership Monday spotlight earlier this month. The Guild became a Provider Member in 2021, reflecting its commitment to staying connected with the broader human services community and engaging in opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Read the feature here.

MDDC Community Input Survey

The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) is putting together their 5-year State Plan, which includes goals, objectives, and planned activities for 2027 through 2031.

People with developmental disabilities, family members, and professionals are invited to provide feedback about what is important to include in the plan by completing their community input survey.

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