Living with Functional Needs on Cape Cod and the Islands

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Founded in 1984, CORD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening dignity, opportunity, and full participation for individuals who experience functional or participation challenges or support needs. We work throughout Cape Cod and the Islands to ensure that community members have pathways to meaningful involvement, personal stability, and the tools needed to shape their own lives.

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Since 1984, CORD has worked to strengthen opportunities, equal rights, and community participation for individuals who experience functional or participation challenges or support needs. At CORD, we provide services, guidance, and mentoring that help people shape their own lives and stay connected to their communities.

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CORD will be closed for the New Year Day holiday January 1st and 2nd. We will re-open on January 5th. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Are you in a nursing home? Do you want to go home? Call CORD. We can help. 508-775-8300 or email us at cordinfo@cilcapecod.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Are you finding it difficult to prepare food, get dressed, clean your home, bathe, sit in a car, or to do something else? Call CORD at 508-775-8300 (v/tty) and learn about devices that can help you live more independently. ... See MoreSee Less

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Seasons greetings! CORD will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, Dec. 25th & Friday, Dec. 26th. We will reopen Monday, December 29th. Have a safe and happy weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to Yarmouth Rotary Club for being a sponsor of CORD's Music Bingo fundraiser held on Dec. 11th. We appreciate your support.Did you miss Music Bingo? If so, call CORD at 508-775-8300 and get on our mailing list. It was an absolute blast with prizes for winning bingo and the ugly sweater contest. Our balloon pop prizes were amazing so join CORD's mailing list to get notified of next year's event and of all the other services that CORD offers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to Longfellows Pub and Sweet Tomatoes, both in South Yarmouth, and to Dunkin Donuts in Harwich for donating prizes to CORD's Music Bingo fundraiser that was held on Dec. 11th. Did you miss the party? If so, make sure to contact CORD and get on our mailing list. 508-775-8300 or email us at cordinfo@cilcapecod.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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White House Says ASL Interpreters 'Intrude' On Trump's Ability To Control His Image

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The administration is pushing back on a lawsuit seeking to ensure that interpreters are included at White House events by suggesting that the accommodation is incompatible with the president's image.

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3 weeks ago

Thank you to Colleen and Sabrina Riley of Sotheby's International Realty Cape Cod for being a sponsor of CORD's Music Bingo fundraiser held on Dec. 11th. We appreciate your support.Did you miss Music Bingo? If so, call CORD at 508-775-8300 and get on our mailing list. It was an absolute blast with prizes for winning bingo and the ugly sweater contest. Our balloon pop prizes were amazing so join CORD's mailing list to get notified of next year's event and of all the other services that CORD offers. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Thank you to The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III, CORD's Spotlight Sponsor for our Music Bingo fundraiser. If you need legal help, give them a call. They can help you. Thank you Attorney Manoog for supporting CORD! ... See MoreSee Less

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By becoming a member of CORD, you support community members across the Cape and the Islands who experience functional or participation challenges. Your membership helps us continue providing essential services to those who need them most.

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Upcoming Events

Take a look at our upcoming events. We’ll see you there!

July marks the anniversary of ADA Day! Check out CORD’s social media to see what events and workshops are happening!

Schools out but CORD Youth Services is in! Check out CORD’s social media to see what Summer Workshops for Students 14-26 years old are happening!

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