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Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
Purpose
Beaverbrook STEP, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Massachusetts diversity-certified W/NPO, charitable organization that provides a comprehensive array of progressive, community based services for 350 children, adolescents, adults and elders with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), brain injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, physical disabilities, medical, mental health and behavioral diagnoses) and their family members, in eastern Massachusetts.
Vision
A strong advocate for people with disabilities, Beaverbrook STEP has grown and developed over the years, forging new, creative pathways for people with disabilities to engage, participate in and become one with their community. Our journey continues forward as Beaverbrook STEP embraces new, people-first policy initiatives including Real Lives, Community Rule, Employment First and System Change as part of a multi-year transition plan designed to improve Self-Determination, Social Inclusion and Community Engagement for people with disabilities.
Mission
Incorporated in 1973, Beaverbrook STEP’s mission and philosophy focus on empowering individuals to make their own personal choices and decisions about their lives in order to achieve full community inclusion. Using a person-centered planning approach, STEP focuses on strengthening relationships among individuals, families and communities— relationships that support the people we serve, helping them to realize their dreams and live meaningful lives as productive and active community members.
Additional Culture Details
Beaverbrook STEP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within all of its programs. The agency has embarked on robust initiatives to foster a more inclusive and open workplace, free of discrimination. Led by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, these initiatives have been cultivated through practice, education and a renewed sense of urgency. Recently, the D&I Committee partnered with Simmons University, to provide a series of diversity trainings for all Beaverbrook STEP employees. The Committee’s work continues through sponsorship of major agency events, engaging all stakeholders in thoughtful discussion, and proactively celebrating the diversity that is ever present in our community.
Recent Awards
2022
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