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A Tribute to Jean Vanier
Thirty-nine years ago Jean Vanier found me. In 1980 I was working as a legal advocate with the law office that sued Massachusetts to close Northampton State Hospital. It was my job to be on the wards of that institution every day to help people incarcerated with their legal issues. I was so struck by […]
Steps to Shared Living
Are you interested in sharing your life and a home with an intellectually or physically disabled person? Shared living is a customized service designed to address the unique personality and needs of the person who will receive services. Nonotuck Resources Associates, Inc. has been offering residential services to people with intellectual disabilities since 1972. In […]
Celebrate Jean Vanier: Humanitarian and Founder of the Shared Living Philosophy
“Every child, every person needs to know that they are a source of joy; every child, every person, needs to be celebrated. Only when all of our weaknesses are accepted as part of our humanity can our negative, broken self-images be transformed.” –Jean Vanier, Becoming Human Have you ever wondered where Nonotuck’s philosophy of shared […]
Day Services Fill Important Needs
Helping people with disabilities live full and authentic lives means taking care of more than just their physical needs. They also need to feel loved and accepted, and to have the opportunity to make choices and reach personal goals. Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc., offers community-based day services to individuals with disabilities to help them pursue […]
Finding the Right Fit
Shared living is more than just caregiving. It’s a customized service designed to address the unique personality and needs of the person who will receive services. An individual, a couple or a family share their lives with a person who has a disability in an authentic, loving and respectful relationship of mutual dependence. Finding the […]
Webinar: Nicky’s Law, Born of Outrage, Aims to Protect People with Disabilities
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Nicky’s Law into law in March of this year, ending a six-year journey for advocates seeking to protect people with disabilities. The law, officially called “An Act To Protect Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities from Abuse,” is named after Nicky Chan, a young man with a disability who was […]
Support Helps Shared Living Households Thrive
When an individual or family becomes a shared living provider through Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc., they do not embark on that journey alone. They have the wishes of the disabled person they care for to guide them, as well as continuing support from Nonotuck. Shared living is a customized service designed to address the unique […]
Celebrating 30 Years of the ADA
Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. is passionate about helping people with disabilities live full and vibrant lives. So we’re grateful for the positive impact the Americans with Disabilities Act has had on the lives of so many people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 30 years ago, on July 26, […]
Video Spotlight on Shared Living: Marilyn & Adam
In shared living, a caregiver is matched with a person with a disability so they can create a home life and a valued relationship. It can be a long-term or a short-term commitment, but in either case, the service is personalized to the needs of the person receiving care. “Shared living is a big decision,” […]
Staff Spotlight: Richard French
Name: Richard French Job: Chief Operating Officer Years at Nonotuck: 23 At the end of July, Richard French will retire, bidding farewell to a career in human services that spanned four decades. French started his career in 1977 at an organization that provided care for people with disabilities through the group home model. By the […]
Nonotuck Webinar Offers Guidance on Building Resilience Through Mindfulness
We all face times of stress in our lives, running into challenges that may seem insurmountable. If we are resilient, we can bounce back from adversity. But what if we’re not? Jannelle Robinson, marketing and wellness coordinator for Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc., recently presented a webinar on ways people can build their resilience using five […]
More TV Shows Representing Disabilities Authentically, But There’s Still Room for Improvement
More TV Shows Representing Disabilities Authentically, But There’s Still Room for Improvement At Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc., we know that people with disabilities can live full and vibrant lives. Unfortunately, stereotyped characters in television shows or movies may portray disabilities as depressing and limiting. When disabilities are portrayed authentically – that is, when actors with […]
Community Counts: The Many Benefits of Shared Living
Community Counts: The Many Benefits of Shared Living At Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc., we believe that every person should have a choice, a voice and the opportunity to live an authentic life. One way we fulfill that vision is through our Shared Living program. Shared living is a personalized service designed to address the unique […]
Adult Family Care Helps Families Look After Loved Ones
Adult Family Care Helps Families Look After Loved Ones When Brenda’s mother, Margarita, was no longer able to live alone, Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. was there to help. With the assistance of Nonotuck’s Adult Family Care program, Brenda was able to bring Margarita to live with her in her home. A caseworker and nurse visit […]
Staying Connected In Challenging Times
Staying Connected In Challenging Times When faced with a crisis, the members of the Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. community pull together, relying on each other to get through. They find solutions to challenges and help each other manage problems. During the coronavirus pandemic, that means Nonotuck’s Shared Living and Adult Family Care families are finding […]
Top 3 Reasons to Become a Nonotuck Shared Living Provider
Top 3 Reasons to Become a Nonotuck Shared Living Provider Build Meaningful Relationships! The shared living philosophy is based on our belief that living together allows two people to share their lives in an open way that makes meaningful relationships possible. Through mutuality of love and respect, people with developmental and intellectual disabilities create rewarding […]
I don’t know what I’d do without Nonotuck
I don’t know what I’d do without Nonotuck “I don’t know what I’d do without Nonotuck” Nonotuck completed its inaugural CARF accreditation survey on Friday, June 28, 2019. Four experienced surveyors flew in from their homes in Florida, California, Missouri and Vancouver, Canada to survey Nonotuck Resource Associates and apply over 800 individual accreditation standards […]
The Spirit of Giving by Jordan LeSage
The Spirit of Giving by Jordan LeSage How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? At the age of nineteen, I feel I am eternally grateful for all the giving the world has handed my family. Growing up, I have had the privilege of being a part of a unique community where all of […]
July Monthly Mention
July Monthly Mention Hello Nonotuck Staff! I can hardly believe it has been nearly 5 months since my start date here at Nonotuck. In these 5 months I have had the opportunity to see Nonotuck values in action at each program and hear incredible testimonies about the lives impacted through the work we do. Wow, […]
Nonotuck Employees Spread Kindness Around the World
Nonotuck Employees Spread Kindness Around the World 10 staff members from Nonotuck’s Lawrence and Lowell offices recently traveled to Cambodia to volunteer and experience the culture. Their trip was inspired by a call to make a difference through small acts of kindness. The team brought donations to distribute at local schools and hospitals. These items […]