Perkins School for the Blind
General Info
Program Name
Supported Living Services
Agency Office
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone
617-924-7432
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation
Contact
Beth Caruso
Email
Services
Skills Training
Populations Served
Blind, Visual Impairment
Eligibility Requirements
DDS, visual impairment
Narrative
Archived 9/27/18
Supported living services for individuals who can live in an apartment with a minimum of support & supervision. Clients receive training in using community resources, self-advocacy, budgeting, meal planning, shopping, food preparation & housekeeping. Clients contribute a percentage of income and SSI; private pay. Individual needs to find own housing. Currently serving six clients in their own apartments. No plans to expand at this time. This program is closed to new clients. We do not have services for adults.
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
clients to every staff person
Age Range of Clients
16 years to 26 years
Towns Served
STATEWIDE (ALL TOWNS)
Record last updated on 04/04/2017