Thursday, November 14, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Friday, November 1, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Monday, October 7, 2019
Family Caregiver Support Program
Are you caring for an older family member? Are you a grandparent (55+) caring for a grandchild? Or a relative (55+) caring for an individual with a disability? The Family Caregiver Support Program may be able to help you. Find out more by calling 1 (844) 422-6277 and asking to speak with a Caregiver Specialist. Learn more about the program and resources for caregivers below.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Thursday, September 19, 2019
GO GO Grandparent - Your Agent for Affordable Rides
- Use Lyft or Uber without a smartphone
- 24/7 operators watch rides and offer support.
- Keep emergency contacts in the loop.
1 (855) 464 - 6872 or
1 (855) GOGO-USA
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Peabody Massachusetts Little League Challenger Program
>>Click HERE to link to Little League Team Pages for Additional Info >>
The Little League Challenger Program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and developmental challenges.
Who can participate in the Little League Challenger Program?
Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations they should do so. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. The Senior League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 15 and above (no maximum age).
The following Massachusetts leagues currently host a Challenger program:
Challenger Basketball and Baseball
Contact: Tom Gould Phone: 978-531-7374Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
CommonWealth Care Alliance - A One Care Plan for MassHealth Members age 21-64
For Adults 21 to 64
For those with multiple chronic conditions,
including disabilities and behavioral health
needs, CCA One Care combines MassHealth
and Medicare benefits AND MORE – at $0 cost to you.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Download the Free App - Create a Free Account - Connect with an Agent
Free Loans of Assistive Technology Devices - Zero & Low Interest Loans for Purchase of Assistive Technology Products & Services
- Hearing Aids
- Computers
- Flashing doorbells
- Electric wheelchairs or scooters
- Adapted vehicles
- Home modifications such as portable ramps or stair lifts.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Peabody Police Patrol: Episode 6
PEABODY POLICE PATROL WITH CHIEF GRIFFIN
CHIEF TOM GRIFFIN TALKS WITH ERICA BARRETT AND HER SON RYAN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF HANDICAP PARKING REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS THE PEABODY COMMISSION ON DISABILITY.
Chief Griffin wants the citizens of Peabody to understand that handicap parking is there for a reason. While of course it’s against the law to use a handicap spot when you do not have the right to do so, it’s also taking away from someone who seriously needs the parking spot.
Erica discusses her struggle when there is no handicap parking spots available to get her son out of their van safely. She explains how sometimes she has been put in a situation where she had to leave Ryan on the street. This makes Ryan confused, and can quickly turn into a behavior issue when he doesn’t understand why his mom is going back in the car but he is not.
Chief Griffin goes on to explain the difference between a traditional handicap spot verses a spot with the striped lines. The lines allow room for a ramp to come down with plenty of room for someone in a wheelchair.
Another issue Chief Griffin brought up was people who idle in the handicap parking spots. People think that just because they are still in the car makes it okay for them to idle. Erica explains how she has had to miss events or leave stores if there is not a safe place to take Ryan out of the van.
“The bottom line is if you don’t belong parking in those spots, please don’t. Be courteous and leave them for people who actually need them.” – Chief Griffin
The Peabody Police created a handicapped parking guide to help answer some common questions as well as an application, which can be found at the police station, City Hall, or on the Peabody Police’s website.
PEABODY COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
According to the city’s website, the Peabody’s Commission on Disability (COD) was created in 2016, under Chapter 6, Sec.185 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The purpose of the Commission is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. It works to assure the advancement of legal rights and for the promotion of maximum opportunities, supportive services, accommodations and accessibility in a manner which fosters dignity and self-determination.
The “Safe Street Project” has the goal of making streets safe and making access easier for everyone. They focus on making sure the pavement is smooth, no tree rooms are coming up, and identifying where there is a need for curb cuts. This spring the focus will be on Lynn and Gardner Street in Peabody.
Another project is bringing apartment buildings up to any new codes and ensuring the parking lot is accessible.
If you have any comments or questions in regards to the Peabody Commission on Disability or their projects, please contact Beth O’Donnell at beth.odonnell@peabody-ma.gov.
