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BCI Celebrates Springfield Location’s One-Year Anniversary with Open House on February 15th

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Massachusetts, will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their Springfield Center at 90 Carando Drive with an Open House on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Families and the business community will have an opportunity to meet the Director, tour the Springfield center and learn more about BCI’s clinical services.

BCI’s Open House also kicks off a new Saturday Social Skills program in Springfield. The Social Skills program helps children diagnosed with autism develop the social skills they need to navigate relationships with their family, friends, and communities. BCI provides instruction, guidance, and support for each child’s unique social, behavioral, sensory and communication needs. The social skills groups provide a supportive and encouraging environment where children can learn how to relate to others and how to understand how emotions are communicated. All of BCI’s center-based services provide children one-to-one support in a group setting.

Open House attendees may experience a typical day of social skills by visiting the simulated skills areas during the Open House.

Light refreshments will be served and the general public is welcome to attend.

Early Intervention and ABA Services in Springfield

BCI provides insurance funded ABA services including center-based and home & community services, as well as Early Intervention services in partnership with the Department of Public Health. BCI currently serves more than 100 families throughout Greater Springfield. BCI’s insurance funded services are for children over age three. Center-based services include an Intensive Day Program for preschool-age children, as well as an After-School Program and a Saturday Social Skills group for school-age children. Their Early Intervention services are designed to assist infants and toddlers (birth to age three) in making significant strides in their development. These services are targeted, evidence-based, tailored to their needs, and usually provided in the home.

BCI opened the doors of their new 7,200 square foot center at 90 Carando Drive in January 2019. For over a year prior, BCI had been providing home-based Early Intervention services to families in the Springfield area.

The center is led by Bianca Sims, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Regional Director of Greater Springfield. BCI’s Springfield location now has 12 Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 47 Behavior Technicians on staff and they continue to expand their team.

About BCI

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Worcester, BCI has grown to become the go-to provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families throughout Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at https://www.learnbehavioral.com/.

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Getting Ready for the Oscars. A primer on women’s contributions to filmmaking now available.

DENVER, CO… Although women have been greatly honored in various Oscar categories, their nominations and wins have been scarce in many others. How do this year’s Oscar nominations stand up?

A primer on the topic of women and film is now available. Women have been in the film business since the beginning of its existence, when it was a mere flicker of light on the screen. But, not until Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies (Lyons Press), has the extent of their filmmaking contributions – both in front of and behind the camera – been captured and documented so eloquently.  The beautifully illustrated volume coffee table style book, 9.3” x 11”, is an expansive 400 pages. 

Best Actress and Beyond

In addition to the acting Oscars, Best Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, and Best Production Design are just a few of the Oscar categories won by talented, enterprising women over the years. 

As the 92nd Academy Awards approach, film buffs of all ages will delight in this award-winning, visually-stunning book.

Hollywood: Her Story, with a foreword by filmmaker, activist and philanthropist Abigail E. Disney, illustrates and brings to life the many women who contributed to the Hollywood film industry over the years. Beginning in 1896 with pioneering female director, Alice Guy-Blaché, authors Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. and Barbara Bridges take readers through a photo-treasury of women and film. From movie legends to directors, producers, editors, screenwriters, stuntwomen, composers, cinematographers and others – more than 1,200 women who have added their talent and creativity in the many categories needed to make a movie are featured in this enlightening and entertaining book. 

Praise for Hollywood: Her Story

“It is a great honor to be included in Hollywood: Her Story, alongside so many extraordinary women who have inspired me throughout my life and career.” Sherry Lansing, former president of 20th Century Fox, former Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.

About the Authors

Authors Barbara Bridges and Jill S. Tietjen, P.E.

The authors of Hollywood: Her Story continue to illuminate readers. Tietjen is an author, speaker, and electrical engineer. She is the co-author of Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America, which received the Daughters of the American Revolution History Award Medal. Tietjen has conducted research into historical women around the world for the past 30 years and speaks around the country about women’s contributions to history.

Bridges has spent much of her life as an entrepreneur and businesswoman. In 2006, she founded Women+Film, a program in partnership with the Denver Film Society, where she has been bringing audiences together with films, by and about women, that ignite discussions around global issues facing women today. With the annual Women+Film Festival, a section of movies in the Denver Film Festival and movie screenings throughout the year, it is a popular film program that not only entertains but educates and inspires as well.

“Hollywood: Her Story pays tribute to all the talented female filmmakers and artists who have been involved in every facet of the industry’s development.  These include famous names as well as those whose names would be unknown to most prior to this book,” said Bridges.

Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies won two 2019 Best Book Awards in the categories of Best Interior Design Award and Performing Arts. It was also a finalist for Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction and Novelty & Gift Book.  

Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies is available for purchase online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BAM! Books A Million and Indie Bound as well as at independent bookstores. 

Enjoy a new perspective on the Academy Awards. For more information, visit the website, http://hollywoodherstory.com.

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Adaptable of Middleboro, MA Presents Website Accessibility Workshop at Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce on January 29th

Adaptable, a digital accessibility service based in Middleboro, MA, will present a one-hour workshop entitled “Website Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act: What’s My Responsibility?” for hospitality professionals as well as businesses, non-profits and other organizations on January 29, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. at Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, 5 Patti Page Way in Centerville, MA 02346.

Adaptable helps businesses and organizations of all types and sizes ensure accessibility for their websites, apps, and other digital resources.

The workshop will be led by Adaptable’s accessibility experts Chris Herlihy and Mike McKenna who will cover topics including: How the ADA applies to websites and other digital media; how to assess your own website; and what to do next. Attendees will leave with an understanding of digital accessibility and the tools needed to audit their own website. 

Registration deadline is January 29, 2020. To learn more and register for the event, visit the Cape Cod Chamber’s website event page – https://www.capecodchamber.org/event/ada-website-compliance-workshop/42585/

Fall InnSanity Sponsor

Adaptable was a proud sponsor of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce’s Fall InnSanity Workshop held in November at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. At the fall workshop, hospitality professionals from across the Cape learned how to best work with different online travel agencies to optimize revenue and marketing objectives. The workshop was led by E Scot Fuller-Beatty, Director of Sales & Education at ThinkReservations and Innkeeper/Owner of The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast in Portland, Maine.

During the event, Mike McKenna of Adaptable stressed the importance of website accessibility, which is an often-overlooked aspect of building, maintaining and owning a public-facing website. He discussed how ADA website accessibility complaints are on the rise and how Adaptable helps hotels, inns and other businesses attain and maintain website accessibility compliance.

“It’s not just large hotels that are facing legal action for website accessibility non-compliance,” explained McKenna. “A number of Cape Cod innkeepers and B&Bs have received accessibility complaints.”

Helping Businesses Meet Accessibility Standards

As many as one in four adults in the U.S. have some type of disability. Many people with disabilities rely on adaptive tools to use technology. For example, a visually impaired user can utilize a screen reader to help browse a website. If a website is not programmed to meet today’s accessibility standards, adaptive tools will not work correctly, and the user will be left at a disadvantage.

Adaptable is stepping up to implement best practices for ADA online compliance and helping companies get ahead of the curve and avoid costly liability. Services provided include: 

– Analysis of current digital accessibility status

– Formulation of a remediation plan

– Execution of the required changes

– Ongoing monitoring going forward to ensure that the business remains in compliance.

Businesses, non-profits and other organizations may arrange for a free website audit by contacting Chris Herlihy at 781-801-5803 or ch@adaptablelab.com.

For more information about Adaptable, visit www.adaptablelab.com.  

For more information about the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, visit www.capecodchamber.org/

About Adaptable

Adaptable is a service of Shotgunflat, Inc. Since 2002, Shotgunflat has been designing and building compelling websites and apps for small businesses and non-profits, as well as marketing, branding, PR and advertising agencies across the U.S. The firm’s comprehensive suite of services includes Adaptable digital accessibility, web design and development for enterprise, and website maintenance and support. 

An innovative leader in accessibility compliant websites and apps for retail, dining, non-profit, education, high-tech and other industries, Adaptable is based at Shotgunflat headquarters in Middleboro, MA. For more information about Adaptable, contact 781-801-5803 or visit https://www.adaptablelab.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Launches New Digital Menu Displays

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast-casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier in Connecticut, has recently installed new digital menu boards at their Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon, CT locations.

Between Rounds recently upgraded their traditional menu boards – which were elaborate signs suspended from the ceilings of each of their Cafés – to electronic menu boards. The modernized signage enables Between Rounds to make instant menu changes and incorporate new additions to the menu boards at all of their Cafés at same time. 

Previously, if Between Rounds needed to make any sort of change, they would have to have a brand-new menu board designed and printed. Now, the corporate office can make changes remotely across all locations with just a few keystrokes. They are also able to create a custom design on screen in graphics and then post it on the board.

A section of the boards may be dedicated to new product images and the display theme may be changed anytime to reflect holidays, celebrations, special events and more. 

“We made a significant investment in this innovative technology that we’ve installed in our Manchester, South Windsor, and Vernon locations and it has been well-received by our customers,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “The digital menu boards provide us with incredible flexibility when it comes to announcing new products while also saving a significant amount of time when updates are needed. They are visually appealing and a real game-changer.”

Visit Between Rounds’ website, https://betweenroundsbagels.com, for store hours, menus and more information.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Old Colony Elder Services recognizes 10 employees for years of service

Glenda DeVincentis, Lorry Wanat, CEO Nicole Long, Edna Gordon and Valerie Winters

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, recognized 10 employees for their years of service in a ceremony held at OCES’ Brockton office.

During their annual staff meeting, OCES held an “All Staff Recognition Presentation” in appreciation of their employees’ hard work and commitment. Nicole Long, CEO of OCES, thanked all staff and presented several staff with award certificates honoring their years of dedicated service. Staff recognized were: Valerie Winters, Frances Cruise, Miriam Monteiro, Guerdy Seddoh and Zachary Walton for 10 years of service; Juanita Timson-Brown for 15 years of service; Richard Alvarnaz, Edna Gordon for 20 years of service; and Glenda DeVincentis and Lorry Wanat for 30 years of service.

“It’s a great pleasure to recognize our staff members for their unwavering dedication to our organization and in serving the community at large for many years,” said Long. “We appreciate the efforts of all of our employees as their contributions and commitment to our mission help us serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers in 23 communities in Southeastern Massachusetts.”

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Emerson Bearing Boston announces Pump Industry Division

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has established a Pump Industry division dedicated to a fast-growing customer base, particularly in the oil and gas market.

Emerson Bearing’s Marketing Specialist Richard Furtado oversees the division. Furtado assists clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application.

Pumps, which move liquids through pressure, and compressors, which condense and transport air/gas may be found in just about every industry. From oil and gas to chemical processing, waste and water treatment, power generation, paper and mining, there are pumps and compressors working behind the scenes and around the clock. 

Most applications utilize ball and cylindrical roller bearings, which are designed to withstand heavy radial loads, operate with low noise and vibration and have long service intervals.

Proper bearing selection is key to ensuring the pump’s optimal performance. Emerson Bearing recommends bearings that have been developed specifically for these rugged demands. They offer extra capacity and reliability through unique rolling element, cage geometries and high heat stabilization. These are especially designed to meet the harshest of API-60 pump standards. Four-point contact bearings are unique with their split inner ring. They accommodate high axial loads in either direction and in some cases, can replace a pair of angular contact bearings. 

High performance lubricants and polymer filled cages can provide extended performance at a relatively low cost. For roller chain use in oil field or similar high stress applications, Emerson Bearing recommends chain that meets API 7F7 standards.

“We cater to a number of oil and gas clients in Texas and throughout the far west,” said Steve Katz, president. “Our pump, compressor and oil field market has grown significantly over the past couple of years. Our clients know they can rely on us for our vast inventory, competitive pricing and overall reliability.” 

Emerson Bearing offers a number of video tutorials, including “The Role of Emerson Bearing in the Pump and Motor Industry”, available at https://www.emersonbearing.com/video-tutorials/

For more information about Emerson Bearing’s Pump Industry Division, contact Richard Furtado at 866-995-8761. To learn more about Emerson Bearing’s products, visit EmersonBearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Over $4K Raised for OCES’ Emergency Fund on #GivingTuesday. Fundraising campaign continues through Dec.

Old Colony Elder Services’ (OCES), the non-profit agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout the greater Brockton and Plymouth county area, received $4,425 in donations to their Emergency Fund on #GivingTuesday, December 3rd.

OCES’ Emergency Fund helps meet the needs of at-risk low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities who are in a crisis or emergency circumstance that threatens their health and/or living situation. In previous years, the Emergency Fund has been used to assist with fuel, utilities, short-term emergency shelter, medical transport, life-sustaining medications, hot water heaters and other needs.

“OCES’ Emergency Fund makes a critical difference in the lives of our consumers who are facing emergency situations,” said Nicole M. Long, CEO. “We truly appreciate all of the support we received on #GivingTuesday, as funds raised will enable us to assist those in critical need over the coming year.”

More individuals in need of assistance

Since the demand for assistance increases each year it is crucial for OCES to match or exceed last year’s #GivingTuesday donation total of $8,100.

“Each year, the number of individuals needing assistance grows and we need the help of the community to support our neighbors in need,” said Long. “Our giving campaign will continue throughout December. We encourage you to spread the word to family members, neighbors and friends about how they can support those in need in the community through our #GivingTuesday campaign.”

To make a donation to OCES’ Emergency Fund online, visit www.ocesma.org/donations/

Donations may also be made by check or money order and mailed to OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301. #GivingTuesday donations will be accepted through December 31, 2019.

Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org.

For more information, call OCES 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Adaptable Digital Accessibility Service in Middleboro, MA Announces Non-Profit Division

Adaptable, a digital accessibility service based in Middleboro, MA, has recently established a non-profit division.
 
Adaptable helps businesses and organizations of all types and sizes ensure accessibility for their websites, apps, and other digital resources. To help local and regional non-profits, Adaptable has established this new division and offers a 15 percent discount to 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organizations.
 
“Website accessibility is an often-overlooked aspect of building, maintaining and owning a public-facing website,” said Chris Herlihy, EVP of Adaptable. “ADA website accessibility complaints are on the rise and not having an accessible website can have some serious ramifications. Our new division was set up to help not-for-profits ensure that the information found on their website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability.”
 
Services provided by the non-profit division include: 
-Analysis of current digital accessibility status
-Formulation of a remediation plan
-Execution of the required changes
-Ongoing monitoring going forward to ensure that the non-profit remains in compliance.
 
Herlihy continued, “Cost containment is key, particularly for non-profit organizations that rely on donor support. Our non-profit division provides them with an affordable solution for attaining and maintaining website accessibility compliance.”
 
Meeting Accessibility Standards
As many as one in four adults in the U.S. have some type of disability. Many people with disabilities rely on adaptive tools to use technology. For example, a visually impaired user can utilize a screen reader to help browse a website. If a website is not programmed to meet today’s accessibility standards, adaptive tools will not work correctly, and the user will be left at a disadvantage.
 
Adaptable is stepping up to implement best practices for ADA online compliance and helping companies get ahead of the curve and avoid costly liability.
                                                                                                
Adaptable is offering a free website audit to non-profit organizations.
 
To arrange a free website audit, contact Chris Herlihy at 781-801-5803 or ch@adaptablelab.com or visit www.adaptablelab.com.
 
About Adaptable
Adaptable is a service of Shotgunflat, Inc. Since 2002, Shotgunflat has been designing and building compelling websites and apps for small businesses and non-profits, as well as marketing, branding, PR and advertising agencies across the U.S. The firm’s comprehensive suite of services includes Adaptable digital accessibility, web design and development for enterprise, and website maintenance and support. 
                                                                 
An innovative leader in accessibility compliant websites and apps for retail, dining, non-profit, education, high-tech and other industries, Adaptable is based at Shotgunflat headquarters in Middleboro, MA. For more information about Adaptable, contact 781-801-5803 or visit https://www.adaptablelab.com.

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