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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 […]
Nonotuck Hosts Pride Month Presentation On LGBTQIA+ Community Mental Health
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. was honored to recently host Ella Harris, Community Health Project Coordinator at the Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA), as part of our LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebration. Harris, a recent University of Massachusetts Lowell graduate and public health professional, shared insights from her work developing the “Pride Playbook,” a dynamic toolkit designed […]
This Month in Disability Rights History: June 2025
The month of June includes numerous pivotal moments in disability rights history, with milestones in the advancement of inclusion, dignity, and legal protections for people with disabilities. From the founding of Camp Shriver in 1962 to landmark court decisions and the launch of unifying symbols like the Disability Pride Flag, these events reflect decades of […]
Nonotuck’s Neighborhood: June 2025
Stories Watch: Brooklyn Street, North Adams MA Honoring Heritage and Leadership: AANHPI Month at Nonotuck Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate Beyond the Walls: How Olmstead Transformed Disability Rights
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 […]
Beyond the Walls: How Olmstead Transformed Disability Rights
What does it mean not just to live, but to thrive? That question lies at the heart of Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark Supreme Court case that challenged the institutionalization of people with mental or cognitive disabilities and affirmed their legal right to live, grow, and participate fully in a community (rather than in institutions). […]
Shop LGBTQIA+ Businesses for Pride Month 2025!
June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than supporting our local LGBTQIA+ business owners! The below list is incomplete, and pulled from several sources, including: If you would like to add a business to this list, or spot an error in the listings, please email Joshua Murray: murray@nonotuck.com. Jump to: Eastern MA […]
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Honoring Heritage and Inspiring Leadership: AANHPI Heritage Month at Nonotuck
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. was honored to recently host Massachusetts State Representative Tara Hong in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May. At just 25 years old, Representative Hong made history as the first Cambodian American elected to the Massachusetts Legislature, representing the 18th Middlesex District. Hong shared […]
Watch: Brooklyn Street, North Adams
Take a walk through the Brooklyn Street neighborhood in North Adams, MA, and you’ll see a cooperative community at work. A neighbor might be using the street’s shared mower to trim a lawn. You might hear a band comprised of a resident and a neighborhood shared living provider playing music together. A local grocery store […]
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 […]
Nonotuck’s Neighborhood: May 2025
Get to Know: Sue Robichaud (Part 2) Autism Needs Understanding, Not Misinformation Painting her Way Forward: Jordan’s Artistic Journey 2025 Staff Promotions and Job Changes
This Month in Disability Rights History: May 2025
The month of May has seen many milestones in the fight for disability rights. From historic court decisions and legislative victories, global advocacy efforts, and the celebration of disability leadership across sports, education, and society, May has it all! Birth of Tanni Grey-Thompson (May 26, 1945) Tanni Grey-Thompson, born on May 26, 1945, became one […]
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 […]
Nonotuck Celebrates 2025 Promotions and Job Changes
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is proud to recognize and celebrate a series of promotions and job title changes effective in the first four months of 2025. These advancements reflect the talent, dedication, and growth of our team across offices. From leadership in program management to innovation in IT and administration, each promotion represents our ongoing […]
Painting her Way Forward: Jordan’s Artistic Journey
The Covid-19 pandemic famously found many of us digging deep and discovering new hobbies and passions as we coped with the isolation of a generational event. For Jordan Caira, it became the spark for a growing creative journey as a painter. Jordan, who is served by our Adult Family Care (AFC) program in Auburn, MA, […]
Autism Needs Understanding, Not Misinformation
Author and Autism activist Kim Stagliano famously said that “autism is not a tragedy. Ignorance is a tragedy.” These words ring particularly true in light of recent comments by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy caused controversy last week when he described autism as an epidemic, claiming children with autism “will […]
This Month in Disability Rights History: April 2025
April has long been a month of major breakthroughs for the disability rights movement, particularly for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is a time when landmark court decisions, federal initiatives, and powerful acts of activism helped move society toward greater inclusion, education, and community living. President John F. Kennedy’s Address to Congress (April […]
Nonotuck’s Neighborhood: April 2025`
Get to Know: Sue Robichaud Part 1 Shared Living Profile: Brett and Shay Watch: Women’s History Month Panel Supporting Women-Owned Businesses Throughout Massachusetts