A Movement of Acceptance
As we celebrate ‘Autism Awareness Month,’ Fidelity House Human Services would like to acknowledge the hard work, time and effort that autism advocates have put into this movement. Let us
Judy Normandin
Discovering Community through Volunteerism
“Volunteering in Lawrence, particularly at Fidelity House Human Services, has opened my eyes to a world I could not previously fathom. The first time I arrived at Fidelity House, I
Abuse Prevention
Recently, an individual with developmental disabilities was tortured, bound and gagged for several hours by four assailants who targeted the teen due to his disabilities. Several sources report that the
Civil Rights for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
“Through the years, pressure from self-advocates and advocates, critical court decisions such as Olmstead and others, plus the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice intervening in local communities have
The Eagle Tribune recognizes Fidelity House
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Employees Honored for Excellence
On December 7, 2016, 180 employees and guests attended the agency’s 45th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Employee Recognition Breakfast held at Salvatore’s in Lawrence. 110 employees
Merrimack College and Fidelity House Partnership
“Thank you Merrimack College, for matching Fidelity House with a Community Engagement Graduate Fellow. The Merrimack Valley nonprofit community is fortunate to have this partnership with the School of Education
Election in Perspective
Thank you Gary Blumenthal for your wisdom and compassion. Gary is the Executive Director of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP). “This morning many Americans woke up to the
Human Rights Committee has two volunteer openings.
Medical professionals, your experience is needed to monitor and protect the rights of people with intellectual / developmental disabilities who live in residential settings managed by Fidelity House Human
“Ask the Agency”
On October 5th, 41 family members who care for someone with disabilities turned out for an Information session conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Lea Hill,