Inclusivity in school settings in Concord, Massachusetts

Cotting School, located at 453 Concord Avenue in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a unique institution that creates an inclusive community focused on academic achievement, skill development, and social-emotional maturity for students with a wide range of learning and communication disabilities, physical challenges, and complex medical conditions. The school offers integrated services and values partnerships among students, families, staff, public funding agencies, donors, and volunteers. Cotting Consulting provides individualized solutions for access and independence using high tech and low tech solutions for complex students. The HOPEhouse program is a 5-day boarding program for young adults with an IEP, ages 17-22, who are looking to practice independent living skills in a supportive community setting.

Welcome to the Thoreau Cabin Site, a captivating tourist attraction nestled in the heart of Concord, Massachusetts. Located at Pond Path, our site offers an immersive experience into the world of Henry David Thoreau, one of America's most influential writers and philosophers. This historic location invites visitors to explore the legacy of Thoreau and the vibrant community that continues to celebrate his life and works. The Thoreau Cabin Site is not just a place of remembrance but a living testament to Thoreau's enduring impact on literature, nature, and society. Our story begins in the early 20th century with Walter Harding, a passionate Thoreauvian inspired by the teachings of Esther O’Hara. Harding's journey led to the founding of the Thoreau Society in 1941, a thriving organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Thoreau's ideals.