Stavros
Advocates for Independent Living
MISSION STATEMENT
Promoting independence and access in our communities for persons with disabilities and Deaf people.
Welcome to Stavros!
Stavros Benefit Concert
Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc. announces a Benefit Concert for Stavros; An evening of music with acclaimed cellist Eugene Friesen & pianist extraordinaire Steven Schoenberg, on Friday March 16, 8pm at Sweeney Hall, Smith College, Northampton. Please go to our Events page to purchase tickets; find more details on the artists and the event in press release below.
Press Release Friesen/Schoenberg Concert
Emergency Preparation
It's important to have a plan in case of emergencies, particularly if your disability makes you more vulnerable. Here are some resources to help you plan:
MEMA emergency guide for persons with disabilities
Check the weather!
Stay safe and check for weather alerts. Or sign up for email updates (including on severe weather) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website, or check here for Severe Weather Watches.
New Stavros programs!
We are pleased to announce two new programs--and remind you of an older one: Stavros has a new Veteran's Benefits Specialist; Options Counseling is now available; and we still have a SHINE counselor available. Please give our Information and Referral (I&R) Department a call if you want to receive help from any of our programs: 800 804 1899.
Do you have questions about how to assist a disabled family member or friend? Our Options Counseling staff will explain what goods and services may be available to help the individual remain living in the community. There are many resources out there; nursing home placement need not be the only alternative. We'd rather help folks remain at home -- because that's what most people want too.
Our Veterans' Specialist is ready to assist veterans in obtaining services and benefits related to their service.
And don't forget we still have a S.H.I.N.E. (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) counselor at Stavros. The SHINE program provides free, unbiased and up-to-date health insurance info, counseling and assistance to medicare beneficiaries of all ages and their caregivers. So, if you need help to understand Medicare or other health insurance benefits, give us a call and schedule an appointment with our SHINE counselor.
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Online Donations
Please consider getting involved by making a donation so that our work can further enhance the lives of folks with disabilities in Western Massachusetts. Donate online now
About Stavros
Look here for a brief history of Stavros or a description of our various programs and services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Stavros program and services you can call us at 800 804 1899 or by using our Contact Us form.