Maggie LaBella
Program Coordinator
Alumni Testimonial
"The Developmental
Disabilities Program and the NSCC community as a
whole have been instrumental in making me a better learner, teacher, and
most importantly a more complete person."
Kevin Griffin works for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Disability Determination Service and attends graduate school at UMass Boston. He graduated from NSCC with the Class of 1998.
Salary Information
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Developmental Disabilities Department
Welcome
The Developmental Disabilities Program will inspire students to be advocates, caring direct support professionals and creative program designers in their work with individuals of all ages who have developmental disabilities. Incorporating current research and innovative teaching strategies, the curriculum prepares students for these goals through academic coursework, skill training, self exploration, and field placements. The program further encourages each student to discover his/her special talents in enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities who are striving to be contributing and valued members of society.
Questions or comments to mlabella@northshore.edu.