@TheGuild July e-news

It's been a busy month here at The Guild! This July, students have been going on field trips each Friday while adult residents enjoy house barbecues and community outings. We celebrated Disability Pride Month and welcomed a new Board Chair. We're also excited to announce that registration is now open to join Team Guild in the Flutie 5k walk/run/roll for Autism! Read on for more news from The Guild:

Guild School students have fun on summer field trips

This summer, Guild School students have been enjoying field trips and special events each Friday. Recent highlights include a trip to the aquarium, duck boat tour, science show, and a visit to a local organic farm. View more photos from these trips here and here!

Adult residents soak up the sun

Adult houses are excited to be enjoying a wonderful summer and are returning to many of their favorite summer activities, including barbecues, gardening, and trips to the beach. View more photos here!

Happy Disability Pride Month!

July marks Disability Pride Month. The month was chosen to recognize the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990. Have you checked out our Disability Pride month media recs list yet? If not, view the post here!

Guild receives grant from Middlesex Charitable Foundation

We're excited to announce that we're the proud recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation to support our Mental Health Crisis Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities training project! View the post here.

This year, we will once again be fundraising for The Guild and participating in the Flutie 5k for Autism taking place on Sunday, October 16th at Lookout Farm in Natick. Join Team Guild by registering here! View registration instructions here, and please reach out to Eliza Adams with any questions at [email protected].

Guild school expands access with new curriculum

This past year, Guild School staff have been hard at work implementing a new curriculum, Unique Learning System, that expands access for students with increased Assistive Technology features and lesson differentiation. Read more on our blog.

The Guild elects Michelle Peters as Board Chair

The Guild is pleased to announce Michelle Peters as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Peters is a signing director at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP with more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She also serves as an active volunteer with Special Olympics Massachusetts and participates in many other community outreach projects. Congratulations, Michelle! Read more about Michelle on our blog.

Guild receives Telly Award for The World Got Smaller

The Guild has been recognized with a Telly Award for its short film documentary, The World Got Smaller: The Spirit of The Guild during COVID-19. "We're thrilled that members of The Guild community are getting the recognition they deserve through this award," says Amy Sousa, CEO of The Guild. Read more on our blog.

Guild recognizes 50th anniversary of Chapter 766

We're honored to be a #maaps766 school delivering specialized education services to meet the unique needs of students. Check out this video celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark Chapter 766 legislation that opened the door to a more just and equitable era of special education in Massachusetts!

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