Welcome to Pathlight
We offer a broad range of services tailored to people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism, and their families. These include (but are not limited to) residential programs, performing arts, sex and relationship education, recreation and enrichment activities, behavioral supports and medical care. We also provide support and resources for families so that they can be the best advocates for their family members.
Pathlight Programs
Adult Family Care
A Medicaid/MassHealth funded program, Adult Family Care pays family and non-family caregivers for their care of eligible adults with physical, cognitive, or medical disabilities. AFC is a residential option for individuals who cannot safely live alone, but don’t require the level of support that is typical of group residences.s.
Autism Connections
Autism Connections is the Autism Resource Center for western Massachusetts, serving Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties as well as the North Quabbin area. We connect parents to each other and to helpful professionals and schools with expert advice, and the community with autism awareness.
Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Massachusetts
The Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Massachusetts was started in September 1999 by parents who had a common interest in sharing information and resources in caring for their children.
Family Empowerment
Whether you are caring for a preschooler, a school-age child, a teenager in transition years, or an adult at any life stage, we will help you find state and local resources to develop a unique plan of action and a community supportive of your needs.
We’ve been there. We can help.
Residential Supports
At Pathlight, we believe that all people want to live fulfilling, happy lives. We believe this is possible despite personal challenges, disabilities, or medical issues. Our residents receive all that they need to experience the full journey of life.
Shared Living
Shared Living enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities and those fortunate to love and care for them, as well as the communities in which these families thrive.
Whole Children and Milestones
Whole Children and Milestones offer afternoon and Saturday programs and classes for people of all abilities. The goal of our social and recreational programs is to meet each individual at their skill level in the most appropriate environment. Whole Children is our program for kids and teens from ages 3-18. Milestones Recreational is an extension of our Whole Children program for adults 18 and up.
Milestones Day
Funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Milestones Day program supports individuals 18 and older with developmental and intellectual disabilities during the day, Monday through Friday. The goal of our program is to help each individual with the skills they need to transition to a meaningful and engaged life in the community and to keep them active and learning after they’ve left school.
Whole Selves
People with disabilities need honest relationship education. Whole Selves can help. Whole Selves is an evidence-informed, healthy relationships curriculum based on more than 10 years of successful teaching in community and school settings.
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