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Category: Accessibility and Disability

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Contacts for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Needing Non-Medical Emergency Assistance

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Sonja Sheasley, Communications Manager 508‐375‐6896 sonja.sheasley@capecod.gov Barnstable, Massachusetts, March 30, 2020 – The Barnstable County Department of Human Services, in service to the Barnstable County Incident Command […]

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New Transportation Initiatives for Older Adults

Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) is hosting a presentation to announce several new transportation initiatives for Cape Cod.  CCRTA’s Administrator Tom Cahir will review the results of their year-long discovery tour […]

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Live Streaming of Age-Friendly Yarmouth in Boston

Join Age-Friendly representatives from Boston and Yarmouth for an Intergenerational Model UN event LIVE STREAMED from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. VIEW LIVE STREAM HERE Intergenerational Model UN SATURDAY, APRIL 8, […]

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Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled Offers Programs, Support and Dancing

The mission of Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD) is to advance the independence, productivity, and integration of people with disabilities, including deaf and hard of hearing […]

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Age-Friendly Yarmouth Housing Forum Offered

The Age-Friendly Yarmouth is hosting a Housing Forum for local residents of all ages, housing service providers, policy leaders and those interested in buying, selling, building, remodeling or financing housing. […]

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Register for Cape Cod Community College’s Workshops on Caring for Older Adults

Cape Cod Community College is helping students and professionals prepare for the growing population of older adults on Cape Cod by offering the educational opportunities. The Gerontology Institute at The […]

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Advisory Council Discusses Plan to Address Aging Population

At the August 25, 2016 meeting, the Barnstable County Health and Human Services Advisory Council hosted the panel discussion “Planning for Older Adults on Cape Cod”.  As Aging and Disability […]

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“Building an Age-Friendly Region” Panel Discussion – September 15, 2016

Age-Friendly Yarmouth is hosting a free panel discussion with presentations from Age-Friendly Boston, Livable Dedham, Age-Friendly Berkshires, and Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard that will showcase how these organizations were successful in […]

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Caregiver Study Seeks Participants

The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod is offering the NYU Caregiver Intervention (NYUCI) program that provides free counseling and support to caregivers and their families. The Center is looking […]

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