Welcome to the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD). We’re the programming arm of Cape Cod Village located in the Community Resource Center on our campus at 19 Childs Homestead Road, Orleans, MA 02653.
Our mission is to provide social, recreational, and educational opportunities to people with autism or other intellectual and developmental disabilities on Cape Cod. Our vision is an inclusive world where all people live with dignity, meaning, and joy. Every activity or event is designed to be an opportunity for participants to socialize, engage with peers, develop new relationships, and have FUN!!
Regularly scheduled activities generally occur once a week. Current activities include: art, music, yoga, mindfulness, and drumming. Advance registration is required. See the schedule below for these activities. Come back to this page for the latest list of programs.
Special events like monthly dance parties, field trips, and community fairs are scheduled in advance and open to all. Advance registration required. Upcoming special events are listed below.
The Center works with teens through older adults Cape-wide from residential and day programs, individuals from the community, and area high school special education classrooms.
When needed and appropriate, staff, caregivers, or family members should accompany their participant to an activity.
Best of all, all of our programs are FREE of cost.
NOVEMBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Advance Registration Required):
No groups November 28 and 29
All activities are held or originate at our Community Resource Center located on our beautiful 4 acre campus that abuts the Cape Cod Rail Trail – 19 CHILDS HOMESTEAD RD. ORLEANS, MA.
If you or someone you know is looking to participate in a program please contact our Program Coordinator, Deer Sullivan at 508-896-0017 or email dsullivan@capecodvillage.org.
Do you have an idea for a group or event? Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’re looking forward to having some fun together!!
Creating dignified and meaningful lives for adults with autism.
