By Amy Sousa, PhD CEO, The Guild for Human Services & Director, MAAPS Board of Directors  Originally submitted to the MAAPS Board November 7, 2022  Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity…

I will never forget the children’s book Seven Little Rabbits (“seven little rabbits walking down the road to call on old friend toad …”). It was the book I memorized…

Author Marc Kerble working with a student in 1989 Dear Families, Fifty years ago, I entered Bridgewater State College’s special education department as a freshman.  I knew there was a…

As our nation celebrates the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this week, we face a crisis in our ability to help those who…

Eds, Meds … and Special EdDid you know that Massachusetts is known as the “eds and meds” state? It is a nickname that we should be proud of, especially in…

These pictures capture two life-changing days in my life. The first is from my first day of three years attending Landmark School (1988 – check out that ‘80’s hair!), and…