Northeast Arc, a nonprofit that provides disability services and support, is launching an assistive technology program that will allow individuals to privately pay for devices — either on their own or through the organization — and receive instruction on how to use them. The program is being led by Northeast Arc Director of Assistive Technology Areeba Khan, who started the … [Read more...] about Northeast Arc changes lives through assistive technology
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Bridgewell has a ball
Bridgewell, a local social and human services agency, participated in a Special Olympics Massachusetts organized basketball tournament at Milton Academy on Feb. 23, where they played in two games against other organizations around the area. For more than 40 years, Bridgewell has had hundreds of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in Special … [Read more...] about Bridgewell has a ball
Locals stand against antisemitism
A rally to fight against antisemitism gathered Sunday morning at Peabody Square, where concerned citizens held signs proclaiming “Standing together against antisemitism”. Organized by Councillor-At-Large Anne Manning-Martin, the event was joined by former Ward 5 Councilor Joel Saslaw, School Committee Member Jarrod Hochman, former School Committee Member David McGeney, and … [Read more...] about Locals stand against antisemitism
Peabody’s KMF Strong starts new era in fitness
After five years of operation on 215 Newbury St., Peabody resident Vinnie Santos recently celebrated the expansion of his KMF Strong gym, adding a new lounge area, a juice bar, and a semi-private coaching room to the fitness space. Also new to KMF, which stands for “Keep Moving Forward”, is a training program that mixes personalized exercises through tablets with … [Read more...] about Peabody’s KMF Strong starts new era in fitness
Concerns over safety in Peabody shelters
In response to a motion made by City Councilor-at-Large Anne Manning-Martin at the Jan. 9 City Council meeting, Police Chief Thomas Griffin compiled data on calls, arrests, and specific charges at the three hotels serving as shelters for homeless families, many of whom are migrants. Peabody police were made aware of the shelters in the Spring of 2023, according to the report … [Read more...] about Concerns over safety in Peabody shelters