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Meet Laura Spina

Life is Full of Possibilities Five days a week, 22-year-old Laura Spina travels from her family home in North Reading to the Walnut Street Center, a non-profit organization-serving adults with intellectual disabilities in the Greater Boston area. Laura, who has Down...

“Learning with Autism”: Jimmy’s Story

April is World Autism Month. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. It affects all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control...

Individual Spotlight: Joe

One of the individuals that attend Walnut Street Center is Joe, whose personal story is one of hope and healing. He’s a quiet, humble man with a remarkable positive attitude. He has loved motorcycles since he was nine-years-old and his friendship with the members of...

Individual Spotlight: Ray Hardy

58 Year-Old Ray Hardy Advocates for Others And Leads a Meaningful Life With Down Syndrome For March’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we highlight Ray Hardy. He stands as a true testament that adults with...

Individual Spotlight: Able living with Autism

Adults on the autism spectrum face many challenges, from sensory overload to extreme anxiety. In the Greater Boston area, the Walnut Street Center offers a place of compassion and inclusion for autistic adults to thrive and live engaged lives through a variety of...
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