Day Services
Life Enrichment, community service transitioning and transportation for individuals.
The staff and the clients are a joy to be around! - Beth
Life Enrichment
Exercising control over what's important and being able to express yourself are simple joys that enrich and provide greater daily independence. Riverside's Life Enrichment program provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity for personal growth, independence, and quality living.
Our Professional Health Care Team consists of:
- Physical Therapist
- Speech/Language Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Behavior Specialist
- Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
- Developmental Specialists
Community Based Day Services
Community Based Day Services (CBDS) engage Riverside participants in a range of community experiences, programs and trainings. CBDS is designed to meet each participant's interests with opportunities for experiential learning and skills development. As a Pathway to Employment, CBDS participants acquire job skills and the opportunity to implement them as they volunteer at local non-profits, social services and civic organization.
CBDS experiential learning covers a broad range of activities promoting physical and cognitive health and well-being. Organized activities in the greater community provide a heightened awareness about the world around us and learning opportunities for socialization and communication. They include trips to local museums, parks, libraries, events, public safety organizations and nature excursions. These outings are supplemented with classes in nutrition, self-advocacy, current events, writing, computer skills, meditation, yoga, music appreciation, and innovative art projects.
For More Information:
Call CBDS Director: 413-527-2711 or contact here.
Transitioning to Adulthood
Riverside Industries’ Transition Services is a unique opportunity for high school students with disabilities who are transitioning from school into adult life. It provides students with job exploration, social skills training, and a competitive, integrated vocational experience in the community. Our services are designed to give students an introduction to work that will serve to inform their future vocational choices, develop work habits, and obtain experiences that will make them more marketable in the competitive workforce.
For More Information:
Call CBDS Director: 413-527-2711 or contact here.
Transportation Services
Riverside Transportation drivers and monitors travel over hundreds of thousands of miles a year getting people where they need to go!
Riverside Transportation is a vital and necessary service for individuals living with developmental disabilities in the tri-county region of Western Massachusetts. Riverside Transportation provides an accessible, safe, and professional way for participants to commute to Riverside's Employment & Life Enrichment programs at One Cottage Street, and to participate in Community Based Day Services. Riverside's fleet of 27 comfortable vans (half of which are fully accessible), with competent drivers and monitors, create a caring, professional environment that starts and ends the day for each individual.
For More Information:
Call Transportation Services Director: 413-527-2711 or contact here.