The Guild Blog

Read about the numerous ways that The Guild supports and enriches the lives of our students and adult residents.

Guild adult on strawberry picking trip

The Guild Awarded Grant from The Sudbury Foundation to Create Sensory Friendly Spaces

7/30/2024

Quilting connections

Bridging the Distance: Quilting Connections

7/25/2024

Nikki Bryant receiving provider recognition from DDS

The Guild’s Nikki Bryant Recognized as Outstanding Provider by DDS Northeast Region

6/27/2024

Sensory friendly icon

The Guild Awarded Federal Grant To Reduce or Eliminate the Use of Time-Out Rooms

6/25/2024

Hands connecting

Bridging Loss with Wellness - Parent/Caregiver Workgroup

6/20/2024

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert: Addressing Barriers Facing Immigrant Staff in the Human Services Sector

6/11/2024

Eliza Adams

Guild staffer named finalist for Nonprofit Excellence Young Professionals Award

6/5/2024

Student playing on playground

The Guild's Inclusive Playground Featured on WBZ-TV

5/16/2024

A group of Guild School educators smiling

The Guild Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week!

5/15/2024

The Guild Nominates Two Staff Members for ANCOR Award

4/23/2024

Guild School student in the aisle of a grocery store

The Guild’s Without Walls Program Breaks Down Barriers for Students

4/4/2024

Guild School clinician works with Guild School student

Guild Recognized for Success in Statewide IEP Improvement Initiative

3/14/2024

Guild School lobby with sign and staircase

The Guild School is Now Accepting Residential Referrals

2/26/2024

CARF gold seal

The Guild for Human Services Announces a CARF Three-Year Accreditation

2/21/2024

Sandra Kalambayi in the nursing office

The Sky’s the Limit for Guild School Nurse Sandra Kalambayi

2/8/2024

The Guild Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation for MetroWest

2/5/2024

'Ask the Expert' in aqua letters above a lightbulb

Ask the Expert: Nonprofit Financial Management Strategies and Global Markets

1/30/2024

Nikki Bryant, BCBA, with an adult at The Guild's annual dance

Adult Behavioral Services: Increasing Skills, Improving Lives

1/22/2024

One Guild staff member stands with Michelle and Donnie Peters in front of bags of donated holiday gifts.

Gifts Galore from DJ’s Holiday Smiles

12/21/2023

A shopping cart with gifts against a pink background

Why Sensory-Friendly Shopping is Good for Business this Holiday Season

12/12/2023

Thomas K. stands outside in front of a tree

The Power of Self-Advocacy

12/11/2023

Team Guild at the 2023 Flutie 5k

Guild Community Participates in Annual Flutie 5k Run/Walk/Roll for Autism

11/16/2023

The lake at Hale with an orange and yellow tree on the left-hand side

Guild Students Lend a Helping Hand at Hale Education

11/6/2023

The Guild's presenters at the Providers' Council's annual conference

Guild Staff Present on Family Engagement at Providers’ Council Conference

10/4/2023

Parent Perspectives: A Feeling of Acceptance and Belonging

9/29/2023

Guild receives check from Dedham Savings

The Guild Receives Grant from Dedham Savings to Purchase Standby Generator for Walpole House

9/20/2023

The Guild Celebrates National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week

9/15/2023

The Guild Receives Grant from The Sudbury Foundation to Purchase Standby Generator for Sudbury House

8/14/2023

Quilt

Students and Caregivers Connect Through Quilting

7/27/2023

Parent Perspectives: Navigating the Transition to Adult Services

6/26/2023

Ask the Expert: The Benefits of Outdoor Exploration and Adventure

6/23/2023

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism photo

The Guild Receives Allison Keller Education Technology Grant from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism

6/22/2023

Parent Perspectives: For Christian, The Guild is a Place to Grow

6/1/2023

LEAD Program Honored as Excellence Award Finalist by Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

5/24/2023

Will Kinlaw, CFA and David Nathan

Will Kinlaw, CFA and David Nathan Join The Guild’s Board of Trustees

5/19/2023

A teacher has fun with a Guild student at the spring dance

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from The Guild!

5/15/2023

Isaac Mukwaya

The Guild’s Isaac Mukwaya Honored with DSP of the Year Award

4/19/2023

Guild School store

The Guild Launches Student-Run School Store

3/30/2023

Wilmington House

Join The Guild Team at Wilmington House

3/20/2023

The Guild Launches Leadership in Direct Support Program

3/15/2023

Mark Green Joins The Guild as Chief Advancement Officer

2/28/2023

The Guild's Occupational Therapy department

Vision Accessibility Initiatives Pave the Way for Guild School Students

2/21/2023

Richard Asztalos photo

Richard Asztalos Looks Back on Over 40 years with The Guild

2/7/2023

Ask the Expert: The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care and its Implications for I/DD Populations

2/2/2023

Image of hospital emergency department sign

Reflections from “What’s causing the boarding crisis in hospitals?” Op-Ed

1/30/2023

The Guild Receives Grant from M&T Bank Charitable Foundation to Purchase Standby Generator for Willow House

1/25/2023

Middlesex Community College

Guild Student Soars in College-Level Art Class

1/23/2023

2022 LEAD cohort

LEAD Celebrates Second Class of Graduates

12/22/2022

Massachusetts Direct Support Professionals conference 2022

Guild Employees Attend Massachusetts Direct Support Professionals Conference

11/17/2022

Bhuren Patel, CEO of Pelmeds, received an award from the Providers' Council last month

Pelmeds Recognized with Award of Excellence by Providers’ Council

11/3/2022

Bob Renois was honored at the Providers' Council's conference earlier this month

The Guild’s Bob Renois Honored at Providers’ Council’s Conference

10/19/2022

The Guild Celebrates National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week

9/16/2022

Ask the Expert: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with Autism

8/30/2022

Join Team Guild in the Flutie 5K for Autism!

8/1/2022

The Guild Elects Michelle Peters as Board Chair

7/28/2022

Guild School teachers and students

Guild School Expands Access with New Unique Learning System Curriculum

7/27/2022

Guild Recognized with Telly Award for COVID-19 Documentary

6/30/2022

For Babra Nankya, Completing Her Degree Doesn't Mean Putting Her Career on Hold

6/21/2022

The Guild Wins Communicator Award for COVID-19 Documentary

5/16/2022

Teacher Appreciation Week

The Guild Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

5/12/2022

Guild School mural

Guild and Artists For Humanity Unveil New Mural

4/26/2022

Ask the Expert: The College Transition and Accessibility for Students with I/DD

3/30/2022

Janice and Jessica Goodwin

Meet-the-Cast: Get to Know Jessica and Janice Goodwin!

3/14/2022

Guild student and teacher

COVID-19 Documentary "The World Got Smaller" by The Guild to premiere March 16

3/8/2022

Sue and Kaitlyn Tarr

Meet-the-Cast: Get to Know Kaitlyn and Sue Tarr!

3/2/2022

Elevatus course graduates

From ‘Me’ to ‘We’: Engaging in Healthy Relationships with Elevatus Training

2/28/2022

Photo of Nathalie Etame

Meet-the-Cast: Get to Know Nathalie Etame!

2/23/2022

Meet-the-Cast: Get to Know Raji Ravichandran!

2/18/2022

Guild staff being interviewed for short film

The Guild Releases Trailer for Upcoming COVID-19 Documentary “The World Got Smaller”

2/15/2022

Robert Sousa Joins The Guild’s Board of Trustees

2/10/2022

Laura Schooley Reflects on 10 Years with The Guild

2/7/2022

The Guild Receives Grant from Sudbury Foundation to Connect Nonspeaking Children with Family Online

1/31/2022

LEAD Program Celebrates First Class of Graduates

1/20/2022

Evan T. stands with his job coach outside of Market Basket in Waltham

Evan T.’s Employment Journey

1/10/2022

The Guild's Counseling Center

Check Out The Guild’s Counseling Center!

12/20/2021

Ask the Expert: ‘Nonspeaking’ vs. ‘Nonverbal’ and Why Language Matters

11/29/2021

Angel_Coffeeshop

What's Cooking at The Guild?

11/22/2021

Benji Menard photo

Staff Highlight: Benji Menard, Manager, Pine House

11/17/2021

The Guild Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

11/4/2021

Ask the Expert: The Impact of Special Olympics Competitions

10/26/2021

"Choices" and "A Life Suspended" book covers

Live Book Reading Event: Choices and the Power of Possibility

10/6/2021

Guild student with Sergeant Tim Landers

Concord Police Department Helps Honor Guild School Special Olympics Athletes

9/22/2021

Nazli Kibria

Nazli Kibria, PhD Elected to The Guild’s Board of Trustees

9/21/2021

DSP Recognition Week: Meet our DSPs - Part II!

9/17/2021

DSP Recognition Week: Meet our DSPs!

9/16/2021

Ask the Expert: Improving competency in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

8/23/2021

Ryan and Denzel Special Olympics

Two Guild Residents in Woburn Awarded Silver Medal at Special Olympics Sailing Regatta

8/12/2021

Join Team Guild in the Flutie 5K for Autism!

8/5/2021

Andrea Kraemer

Andrea Kraemer, Esq. Elected to Guild Board of Trustees

7/26/2021

Leadership Employee Advancement Development

The Guild Announces Inaugural Class of LEAD Training Participants

7/19/2021

Guild Special Olympics Team

The Guild Launches New Special Olympics Team

7/8/2021

Mustapha Abdulai

Suitcase Stories: Mustapha Abdulai

6/16/2021

Linda Grace

Suitcase Stories: Linda Grace

6/10/2021

Muyani Kasune

Suitcase Stories: Muyani Kasune

6/1/2021

Andrew Chun

Crisis Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

5/24/2021

Estella Ngufor

Suitcase Stories: Estella Ngufor

5/18/2021

Suitcase Stories

Suitcase Stories: Voices of The Guild

4/20/2021

Suitcase Stories

Suitcase Stories at The Guild - April 14th

4/5/2021

Cover of 2019-20 Annual Report

Read all about The Guild in our 2019-2020 Annual Report

1/25/2021

Jessica from the Billerica House

COVID-19 Changes Family Life for Guild Residents

11/9/2020

Miriam and Johanne

Career Advancement for English Language Learners

10/30/2020

Fanny Martinez

Maintaining a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic

9/10/2020

Bob Duane with student

Teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic

9/10/2020

House manager Mory and resident cooking

Creating a day program at the Maynard house during the COVID-19 pandemic

9/8/2020

Helping employees behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic

9/8/2020

Kellie Seder-Mario

Providing medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic

9/8/2020

CARF gold seal

The Guild receives three year CARF accreditation

8/7/2020

Front of The Guild School

Guild School to open residences to serve students affected by Crotched Mountain closing

7/30/2020

Mother of Guild Student has Research Published in Oxford University Press

6/15/2020

Mustapha Abdulai and Matthew Carmichael

Two Guild Directors Selected for National Leadership Academy

6/15/2020

Our Silence Will Not Protect Us

6/5/2020

Fabiana Fickett

Meet Fabiana, Director of Behavior Services

3/13/2020

Guild mourns death of longtime program director, board member

1/16/2020

Guild playground featured in Burke Catalog

Guild students and staff featured in Burke playground catalog

1/15/2020

Student shares his material in the First Author chair.

Innovative curriculum teaches writing skills to Guild students

1/13/2020

Images of the wayfinding project

Transforming The Guild School's house into an inviting home

1/8/2020

Chelsea presenting at the Huicong Autism Center.

Guild educator travels to China with Global Autism Project

1/6/2020

Doran (left) and Erin were elected vice president and president of the Student Council.

Guild School establishes Student Council

1/3/2020

Dental chair

New dental chair to provide ‘lift’ to Guild School’s in-house clinic

11/5/2019

Teacher with student

For more than 20 years, Eunice Demezier has served students one smile at a time

11/5/2019

Guild library

Guild launches a new family resource library

11/5/2019

Women with paintings

Artists from The Umbrella Arts Center donate vibrant artwork

11/5/2019

Teacher with two students at the beach

Help us make a difference with a gift to The Guild

11/5/2019

Yale supervision model enhancing quality of care at Guild

11/5/2019

Group of people on playground

Channel 5 features Guild during EyeOpener news

9/25/2019

Head and shoulders picture of woman

Meet Annie Willis, The Guild’s new chief education officer

9/4/2019

Student and staff trimming onions at Gaining Ground

Guild students harvest benefits while working at nearby organic farm

9/4/2019

Student and grandmother standing together

Grandparents play a ‘grand’ role as guardians

9/4/2019

Student and teacher at Field Day

Students, families and staff gather for festive Field Day

9/4/2019

Three people on the beach at Salem Willows

Looking back at a memorable summer of enriching curriculum

9/4/2019

Open letter from Guild CEO to CEO of International Institute of New England

7/30/2019

Annie Willis

Annie Willis named Guild's chief education officer

7/17/2019

Student standing outside of building.

Guild School students ‘bake’ a good deed

7/8/2019

Student watering garden as staff member watches

Hands-on learning and green thumbs at Guild School’s community garden

7/8/2019

Student sings into microphone at talent show

Students showcase their talents at annual show

7/8/2019

Student holds award and poses with teacher

Students celebrated at The Guild’s annual Awards Day

7/8/2019

Head and shoulders picture of woman

Sharon DiGrigoli-Couture reflects on her two decades at The Guild

6/4/2019

Group picture of young man and his parents

Giving back to The Guild community

6/3/2019

Group photo of three women and honoree's daughter

Guild School parent Oanh Bui honored as a true 'Champion'

6/3/2019

Youth Parent/Family Advisory Committee seeks new members

6/3/2019

Woman standing outside

Guild CEO featured in Concord Journal for being selected as finalist for Nonprofit Leadership Award

5/16/2019

Wide view of new playground

Guild featured in Boston Parents Paper story about 'Recess Renaissance'

5/6/2019

Male student dancing

Hollywood comes to The Guild for festive Spring Dance

5/6/2019

Young woman standing in front of fireplace

Appreciative family gives back to The Guild

5/6/2019

Teacher walks with a student

Teacher making a difference in the lives of his students

5/6/2019

Cooking up vocational success at popular restaurant

5/6/2019

Screen shot of the website's home page

Guild launches new website

5/5/2019

Woman standing outside

Guild CEO a finalist for leadership award

4/22/2019

Michelle Peters elected to Guild Board of Trustees

4/4/2019

Local researcher explores earlier detection of autism in children

4/2/2019

The Guild unveils a new logo

4/2/2019

Woman working in kitchen

Building strong connections at Billerica House

4/2/2019

Student and man standing together

Shared ‘wisdom’ makes procedure go more smoothly

4/2/2019

Brother and sister stand together

No rivalry between these two siblings

4/2/2019

Salad bar at The Guild

Providing a healthy serving

3/7/2019

Man sitting with parents

Journey to a meaningful life: A Guild family's experience

3/7/2019

Music teacher entertains student

For Guild students, it's music to their ears

3/7/2019

Woman laughs as she accepts gifts

Expressing gratitude to a member of The Guild family

3/7/2019

Head and shoulders picture of woman

Claudia de Piante Vicin joins Board of Trustees

3/7/2019

Adult residents in front of fire truck at Burlington station

A special bond in Burlington

2/7/2019

Student shaves as therapist watches him

With help from The Guild’s occupational therapy team, it’s a close shave for Peter

2/7/2019

Wide view of new playground

Serving visually impaired individuals

2/7/2019

Two students in front of gift box

Bridge classroom helps less fortunate

1/9/2019

Head and shoulders picture of man

Meet The Guild's new president: Thomas P. Corcoran

1/9/2019

Guild employee presents award to adult resident

Understanding each individual

1/9/2019

Student pets baby alligator

Students enjoy busy winter recess

1/9/2019

Six women standing together at conference

Guild team selected to present at prestigious national conference

12/7/2018

Educator with student outside Guild building

Check out our new annual report

12/7/2018

Honoring Anna Thorpe, retired Guild School admissions director

12/7/2018

Adult resident on train

A changed man

12/7/2018

Karma Flanagan serves as director of administrative services.

From temp to 20-year employee

12/7/2018

Eric H. Rosenberger and his family provided seven decades of distinguished service to The Guild.

Board leader retires after 15 years

11/8/2018

More than 50 individuals were honored at the annual Adult Residential Program Awards Ceremony.

Honoring our adult residents

11/8/2018

Student Working at the Coffee Shop

New student-run Coffee Shop serves opportunities

10/5/2018

Korey at Caryn at Awards Day

The joys of raising Korey M.

10/5/2018

Kyle S. with his parents

Plenty to celebrate on his birthday

10/5/2018

Aise with student Brittany D.

Aise deeply committed to students

10/5/2018

Jesse P. at the annual Awards Day

For Jesse P., The Guild is another home

10/5/2018

Steven Belec joined The Guild in September.

New chief of admissions and outreach named

10/5/2018

Giving voice to non-verbal students

9/5/2018

Jen Magnuson comes to The Guild from the May Institute.

New chief clinical officer named

9/5/2018

Jesse H. is thriving at The Guild School.

Happy camper once again

9/5/2018

Daniel and Estella

Adult resident makes great progress

9/5/2018

Amy Sousa's daughters are best friends.

Dismantling 'helicopter' hyperbole

8/30/2018

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