The Massachusetts Network of Information Providers for People with Disabilities (MNIP) is a collaborative effort of 131 nonprofit agencies in Massachusetts. Network members disseminate disability-specific information and make referrals to the public for free. Consumer contact with any of the members provides access to the expertise of the entire network.
Any non-profit or state governmental agency that provides free information and referral to people with disabilities is eligible to join the MNIP. There is no charge for membership in the MNIP. If your agency is interested in joining our network, please complete the MNIP Application and fax it to 781-642-0122 attention Robert Bass, Director of New England INDEX, or e-mail it to Robert.Bass@umassmed.edu. If you have questions about MNIP membership, you may call 781-642-0246.
Featured MNIP Agency
Springfield Vietnamese-American Civic Association, Inc
SVACA 's mission is to serve the Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian) immigrant- and refugee- communities of Western Massachusetts. Our goal is to empower immigrants to become self-sufficient and to help them adjust to American society through community support and education. The Springfield V.A.C.A. is a satellite office of the Boston Vietnamese-American Civic Association.
Objectives:
- Serve as an advocate for the concerns and the interests of Southeast Asians
- Conduct outreach and organize effective programs to access mainstream services such as health care, education and employment.
- Develop and implement sustainable, culturally and linguistically appropriate services for newcomers.
- Work in collaboration with other human service agencies to ensure appropriate and adequate services for all constituents.
- Encourage the Vietnamese population to use community resources to build leadership and organizational skills.
- Develop a greater understanding of Springfield's diverse population through community education.
(413) 733-9373 (voice)
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