Mid-Cape and Islands Access Center

At our Mid-Cape and Islands Access Center, our team of skilled and compassionate staff work to provide our members with a high level of service each day. Programs both within the facility and out in the community are continuously added and modified based on member input. We provide activities with a focus on increasing independence, building functional skills and continuing development of self-management.

Some of our current program offerings include:

•  Communication – is encouraged throughout the day for all members. This includes the use of technology and/or adaptive equipment such as iPads with communication software, etc.
• Book Club – promotes literary exploration for all who are interested in stories and reading. Members are given opportunities to choose book topics and may either read aloud or quietly listen.
• Group outings – occur on a daily basis. These opportunities allow members to explore scenic Cape Cod and beyond, learning to apply real world safety skills and interact with the community beyond the day program. 
• Community volunteering opportunities – such as at Cranberry Sunset Farm allows members to cultivate a strong work ethic and encourage community engagement among fellow volunteers.
• Social Skills Group – explores a broad variety of topics, from interpersonal skills to real world applications.
• Yoga Classes – indulge the senses through calming music, aromatherapy, and individualized poses.
• Physical Therapist approved Exercise Programs – including recumbent bicycles, treadmills, stair steppers and individualized cardiovascular and strength training routines, allow members to focus on personal fitness and self-monitoring skills.
• Art Groups – provide members with the ability to practice their artistic expression or carefully follow along to unique guided projects.
• Instructional Cooking Classes allow our members to learn safety skills in tandem with gaining culinary experience from start to finish, including recipe planning, shopping, cooking and serving.
• Member Meetings – are held on a regular basis to ensure we are in touch with members’ interests, concerns and needs. It is essential to continually ask for feedback to keep our focus member driven.
• Regularly scheduled outings to The Center at Cape Cod Village – provide members with artistic and musical interest the freedom to discover their talents in the pristine Orleans-based facility.

We have formed working relationships with local school collaboratives to help support individuals who will be transitioning from the school system to adult services when they turn 22 years of age.

The Mid-Cape and Islands Access Center is open Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm, although serviced may be provided outside of those hours if requested and available.