125 Walnut St. Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: (617) 926-1113
Fax: (617) 926-1226
Organization:
Beaverbrook STEP is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities in Belmont, Waltham, Watertown and surrounding communities.
We believe that every individual has an inalienable right to be an active and valued member of the community, and that we have a responsibility to provide individuals with the training, support and opportunities they need to fully experience the benefits of community membership. We also have a responsibility to help our community understand and appreciate the gifts and talents of its members, and to recognize the benefits that can be derived from the unique contribution of each person.
In response to the philosophical shift in services in the 1970's, a group of Watertown citizens took over the operation of what had been an extension program for women with mental retardation operated by the Fernald State School. The success of this program, which was one of the first of its kind in the state, led to the creation of Beaverbrook STEP as a formal entity, and the opening of a similar residence for men. Over the years, STEP has been a pioneer in the development of support services to adults with mental retardation, and has served more than 200 people. Today, BeaverbrookSTEP is a private, non-profit corporation providing community residential, supported living and alternative day services to more than 100 individuals.Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
Since its incorporation as a not-for-profit entity in 1973, Beaverbrook STEP has been a pioneer in providing community-based housing, supported living services and progressive day activities for people with mental retardation. Currently serving over 100 individuals in more than 35 sites, we are dedicated to assisting these individuals as they become full participants of their communities.
History