News & Articles from Justus Perry
This Month In Disability Rights History: October 2025
This month, we have important laws, liberating protests, and don’t forget that it’s Disability Employment Awareness month! October is Disability Employment Awareness Month This year marks the 80th year of Disability Employment Awareness month. It was first observed in 1945 under the title “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week”. It was expanded to a full […]
Now Hiring: September 2025
Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2024 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Direct Support Professional Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Care Professionals. As a Direct Care Professional, you will […]
This Month in Disability Rights History: September 2025
This month we have the birthdays of two important advocates, the premiere of the first television character with Down syndrome, and we honor the passing of a figure so important, he has a humanitarian award named after him! Birth of Roland Johnson: born September 14th, 1945 A self-advocate and early leader in the disability rights […]
Now Hiring: August 2025
Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2024 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Direct Support Professional Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Care Professionals. As a Direct Care Professional, you will […]
This Month in Disability Rights History: August 2025
It’s a busy month for firsts, with the first Olympic-style games for athletes with disabilities and the first disability-specific legislation anywhere in the world! Plus, we have important legislation, successful protests, and it’s SMA-Awareness month! That’s Spinal Muscular Atrophy, in case you were unaware 🙂 The First International Silent Games Takes Place: August 10th to […]
Now Hiring: July 2025
Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2024 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Care Manager Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Care Manager. The Care Manager will play a […]
This Month in Disability Rights History: July 2025
July is Disability Pride Month, and we have much to celebrate, from the passage of the ADA to the first Special Olympics. Join us as we reflect on some of the great people and events of mid-summer. Americans with Disabilities Act signed into Law: July 26, 1990 President George H. W. Bush signed into law […]
Now Hiring: June 2025
Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2024 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Care Manager Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Care Manager. The Care Manager will play a […]
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Support Local, Celebrate Culture
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting a vibrant range of AANHPI-owned businesses across Massachusetts. From award-winning restaurants and beauty salons to local breweries, dental offices, and community-focused services, these businesses represent the creativity, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit of the AANHPI community. Whether you’re looking for your […]
Now Hiring: May 2025
Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2024 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Care Manager Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Care Manager. The Care Manager will play a […]
Watch: Autism Acceptance Month Discussion at Nonotuck
Stereotypes were challenged when Nonotuck’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) Committee recently hosted a virtual event featuring Ethan Lassey’s TED Talk, What It’s Really Like to Have Autism. The video presentation featured Lassey candidly sharing his personal experiences to shed light on common misconceptions about autism, such as the belief that autistic people lack […]