Summer is in full swing at The Guild! This month, Guild students and residents had numerous community experience adventures. We received another grant to expand the number of welcoming and inclusive spaces at The Guild School. We kicked off registration for the Flutie 5K for Autism; provided an update on our Quilting Connections program; and celebrated Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the ADA Act. Read on for more news.

Join Team Guild in the Flutie 5K for Autism

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for the Flutie 5k Walk/Run/Roll for Autism on October 27th at MetroWest Medical Center in Natick! Registration is now open at https://guildhumanservices.org/Flutie

Join with Guild students, residents, families, staff, and community partners to reach our team goal of $50,000 to enhance our services for individuals with disabilities. As an official charity partner of the Flutie Foundation, 100% of every dollar raised will directly benefit our programs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a great time. See you there in October!

The Guild Awarded Sudbury Foundation Grant To Create Sensory Friendly Spaces in The Guild School

The Guild was recently awarded a $20,000 grant to improve trauma-informed care and emotional well-being for students with intellectual disabilities when they experience distress by expanding access to sensory regulating materials and create sensory-friendly environments in The Guild School. Read more about the grant here.

Summer fun for Guild adults and youth

Summer is in full swing for adult residents! From relaxing harbor cruises to exciting trips to the zoo and beach, they've been making the most of the season. It's been wonderful to see everyone enjoying fun outings and making memories together. Check out some of the pictures here.

Meanwhile, Guild School students have been on several Without Walls program summer activities including berry picking and community boating! Read more about how Without Walls is breaking down barriers for students here.

Providers Council 49th Annual Convention & Expo

The Guild is once again a sponsor of this year's Providers Council Convention & Expo on Monday, October 24 at the Boston Marriott Copley Hotel.

Guild staff Allison Traub, Sydney Mountzouris, BCBA, and Mory Konate will also be presenting Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Implementation in a Post-COVID World at the conference. Click here to register.

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Bridging the Distance: Quilting Connections

During the pandemic, Guild residents faced the challenge of being separated from their loved ones and caregivers. Virtual communication became a lifeline for staying connected. However, traditional Zoom calls may not always be the most effective way for non-speaking individuals to connect with their parents. This led to the exploration of alternative methods to foster meaningful connections. Read more about our Quilting Connections project here.

ADA Act Anniversary and Disability Pride Month

This month marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This important civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.

July is also Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of people with disabilities. It also recognizes their achievements, experiences, and struggles, and the strength and resilience of those who have overcome societal barriers. 

Guild School families: The updated 2024-2025 School Calendar is here

The Guild School has released an updated 2024-2025 School Calendar. You can download a copy here.