Deaf Residential Supports
WCI’s Deaf Residential Supports Division provides and focuses on individuals with intellectual disabilities who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf Blind.
In this division, Deaf staff or hearing staff with ASL skills are hired to support the communication needs of the individuals. Through current technology, WCI helps to support people’s independence with video phones, flashing lights, and vibrating alarms. All staff and individuals are educated in Deaf Culture and our interpreters are contracted through the Mass. Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Support is individualized and includes personal care, social skills, nutrition, meal preparation, shipping, money management, safety, and more.
Our Deaf Residential Supports Team
Sally Roach
Residential 24 Hour & Individual Supports Division Head
Sally has worked in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Services for over 35 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Community Counseling from Salem State University and a CAGS degree in Psychology from Cambridge College. Sally has had numerous positions within residential supports during her career. She was a therapist with Strattus for several years prior to coming to WCI. At WCI, Sally is currently the Division Head for 24 Hour, Individual and Deaf Supports.
Paula Dunn-Meadows
Residential Social Supports & Shared Living Division Head
Paula has a BA from Goucher College. She has been supporting Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 35 years. She has 33 years of management and 26 years of senior management experience. She has extensive experience supporting Individuals with significant behavioral and/or mental health issues.
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