Developmental Disability Community Services
MABWorks
Orientation and Mobility Services - Greater Boston

Developmental Disability Community Services

MAB's clients on a day trip to a horse farm.Residential and Day Supports
Since 1973, MAB has provided an array of supports to adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and secondary disorders such as blindness, deafness, behavioral challenges, cerebral palsy, and issues related to aging. Supports are provided in a range of residential and day settings in the Greater Boston area. Our goal is to help people maximize their independence, pursue their dreams, and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

  • Residential Services: Supports are provided to individuals in homes with 3-5 individuals. Trained staff provide supervision and support in activities of daily living, community involvement, health care and medication management, relationships, and money management.
  • Individual Supports: Case management staff provide support for individuals living independently in the community. Case managers assist individuals with health care management, personal safety, landlord/tenant relations and money management. Supports are designed to ensure individuals maintain their independence.

MABWorks
MAB's vocational training program provides job training, vocational counseling, and on-site and community work opportunities. Our supported work site in Watertown, Mass. offers paper shredding and mailing services to small busineses, and produces a line of handcrafted notecards. Our workers can also be hired for jobs in the community. More.

Vision Habilitative Services (ViHab)
The ViHab Department provides Orientation and Mobility and Low Vision Services for adults with developmental disabilities and vision loss in the DMR Metro Region. Direct and consultative services are provided on-site at residential, day, and work programs, and involve detailed assessments and program planning in Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision, Environment, and other areas related to safety and quality of life. Through Education and Advocacy, ViHab helps caregivers understand vision loss and promote enhanced independence for individuals. Referrals are made through the Department of Mental Retardation. More.