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Disability Resources Links
- Family Village Massachusetts Index A flat database of resource organizations available to Massachusetts Residents.
- Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network Our mission is to increase independence, productivity, community integration, and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities.
- Motion Automotive Specialty, Brimfield Helping the physically challenged become more independent, with a complete line of equipment and services for your transportation needs.
- Massachusetts Statewide Employment Service (SES) Administers programs and provides supports to assist people with severe disabilities who are underserved or unserved to exercise their right to choose, obtain and retain meaningful community based employment with long term supports as needed and be paid in accordance with their skills and abilities.
- The Learning Lab @ Lesley University: Services Neuropsychological assessements, tutoring and an Internet-based case management service called NetWorks for Success.
- Disability Law Center, Boston A private, non-profit public interest law firm providing free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts.
- WORK, Inc., Quincy A pioneer nonprofit provider of rehabilitation services, developing community based employment and other programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Lifeworks, Westwood Providing education, jobs and homes for persons with developmental disabilities empowering them to lead more meaningful lives within the community. Employment Services Offices in Norwood and West Roxbury.
- Seven Hills Foundation, Worcester Promotes and encourages the empowerment of people with significant challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.
- Disabled American Veterans - Massachusetts News and events, roster of state officers, plus links to national archives, other departments and chapters.
- Massachusetts Assistive Technology Partnership, Boston Provides information, referral, training, technical assistance, and advocacy, and works to improve laws and policies providing access to assistive technology.
- Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils, Sharon Works towards the understanding of, respect for, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs in our respective communities.
- Community Connections Employment, day, residential, social, recreation, in-home service and service coordination for adults and high school students with disabilities.
- The Resource Partnership A private non profit state wide job placement service for individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, offering job placement assistance as well as resume preparation and job seeking skills classes.
- Triangle, Inc., Malden Mission: ""To assist people with disabilities in maximizing their sense of dignity and self worth by providing quality vocational evaluation and training, employment, social development, and residential services which enable them to maintain themselves in the mainstream of community life"
- Massachusetts Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association, Medford Provides information and referral for parents of children with tourettes, adults with tourettes, physicians, educators, advocates, etc. Parent support groups in the Western Suburbs of Boston, North Shore, South Shore, Fall River, Cape Cod, Greater Lowell, Worcester and Springfield.
- JustCan.com Directory of nonprofit organizations, discussion groups, caregivers and other resources for those with disabilities.
- Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD), Hyannis, Working to advance the independence, productivity, and integration of people with disabilities into mainstream society. CORD serves and involves people of all ages and any disability in its independent living services and systematic advocacy efforts.
- Institute for Community Inclusion, Boston Offers training, clinical, evaluative and employment services, conducts research and provides technical assistance to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in school, work, and play.
- Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change A statewide, grassroots coalition of individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses and their families.
- Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. Nonprofit organization which addresses environmental issues that confront those with disabilities, and the elderly, through programs, projects, education and training.
- PRIDE Private, nonprofit organization that provides vocational and social programs for individuals with disabilities. Serving the towns of Taunton, Raynham, Middleborough, Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Norton, Rehoboth, Brockton, Seekonk, Wareham, Bridgewater, Lakeville, North Attleboro and Foxborough.
- Center for Applied Special Technology Not-for-profit organization whose mission is to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of, and innovative uses of, technology.
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Agency of the Commonwealth responsible for vocational rehabilitation services, Independent Living Services, and for eligibility determination for the SSI/SSDI (federal) benefits programs for Massachusetts citizens with disabilities.
- Very Special Arts Massachusetts, Boston A non-profit organization which seeks to create and promote opportunities in the arts and cultural mainstream for people with disabilities.
- New England INDEX An on-line searchable database of disability resources available to Massachusetts Residents.
- Massachusetts Disability Resource Exchange An on-line magazine of disability resources for Massachusetts and New England residents consisting of News, Events, Support, Resources and the personal stories of families.
- Toward Independent Living & Learning, Dedham Private, not-for-profit human service agency offering programs and services for special needs, including mental retardation, physical handicaps, emotional problems, brain injury, learning and developmental disabilities.
- Riverside Industries, Easthampton A Massachusetts based human service organization serving people with disabilities for 30 years; offering a variety of innovative programs for people with disabilities.
- The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities - Massachusetts NICHCY state resource sheets with contact information for disability resources.
- Saugus Chapter 766 Parent Advisory Committee A group of parents of children with special needs. The PAC provides support, information and access to community resources.
- Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council Works towards the understanding of, respect for, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs in our community.
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