106 Bassett Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: (508) 775-8300 (voice) (508) 775-8300 (TTY)
Toll Free: (800) 541-0282
Fax: (508) 775-7022
Information Specialist:
E-mail: cordinfo@cilcapecod.org
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Additional Locations: None.
Organization Narrative
Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD) is a grassroots advocacy organization and independent living center serving Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard. Operates a peer assistive technology project providing equipment related services to southeastern MA. CORD also works on issues with statewide and national impact. Membership based and controlled; regular group meetings.
Population(s) Served
All people with disabilities; parents of children with disabilities. No disability excluded, no age boundaries.
Services
- core independent living (IL) services
- advocacy
- peer support
- information & referral and skills training
- deaf & hard of hearing IL program
- workshops and trainings on disability rights and assistive technology issues
- involved in advocacy around ADA, communication & architectural access, health care, benefits, assistive technology, housing and deinstitutionalization
- Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) – working with students ages 14-22 who are transitioning to community from special education services.
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment
All people with disabilities; parents of children with disabilities. No disability excluded, no age boundaries.
Fees
None
Other Information: Fully accessible. Newsletter published on a regular basis.Donna Verrette is office manager, Cathy Taylor is Assistant Director.