Disability Links
Links to resources and organizations in many areas related to people with disabilities and services.
Advocacy
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
American Association of People with Disabilities
Coalition of Families and Advocates (COFAR)
Disability Law Center
Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC)
Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS)
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
MassFamilies
Special Needs Advocacy Network
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Arc of Massachusetts Legislative Advocacy Training
The Arc of the United States: Civil Rights Issues
Massachusetts Office on Disability Client Assistance Program
Assistive Technology
AbleData
Center on Technology and Disability
Easter Seals Massachusetts Assistive Technology Services
MassMatch AT 4 All
Mass Assistive Technology Loan Program
MassAbility Assistive Technology Program
Technology for Autism Now (TAN)
The Assistive Technology Exchange in New England
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Assistive Technology Resource
UCP Berkshire Assistive Technology Center
Wheelchair Recycler
Autism
Advocates For Autism (AFAM)
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM)
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks New England
Autism Support Centers
Boston Children’s Hospital – Autism Spectrum Center
Communicating with an Autistic Child: A Parent’s Guide
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
First Signs
Massachusetts Advocates for Children Autism Center
Massachusetts General Hospital – The Lurie Center for Autism
The National Autism Resource and Information Center – A collaboration hosted by The Arc
Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
Traumatic Brain Injury Resources – Massachusetts
Caregiver Programs
Massachusetts Adult Foster Care
Children
Massachusetts Child Care Resource and Referral – Locator by Town
Exceptional Lives Special Needs Resources for Massachusetts Families
Federation for Children with Special Needs Parent Training and Information Center
Chronic Pain
American Chronic Pain Association
Working Together with Your Doctor to Manage Your Pain
Colleges
Disability Friendly Colleges
Community Human Services Organizations
Massachusetts Providers’ Council
Dental
Health Care For All: Oral Health Campaign
MassHealth Find a Dentist
Disabilities
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Massachusetts Office on Disability
Disability News
Disabled World
Disability Scoop
Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters
Domestic Violence Programs
Massachusetts Women’s Domestic Violence Shelters
Massachusetts Women’s Shelters
Driver Evaluation
Central Massachusetts Safety Council
Massachusetts Drivers with Disabilities
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Hotline
Find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings in Massachusetts
Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings List in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Al-Anon Family Groups in Massachusetts
Early Intervention
Directory of Massachusetts Early Intervention Centers by City/ Family Ties
Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
DESE Special Education Policy
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Massachusetts Association for Approved Private Schools (MAAPS)
Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (MAICEI)
Massachusetts Parent Advisory Councils (MassPAC)
Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Special Needs Alliance (SNA)
Technical Assistance Collaborative
Think Inclusive
Understood
US Department of Education: Office for Civil Rights
WrightsLaw
Elder Care
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275
Executive Office of Elder Affairs Protective Services Program
Find Senior Living Facilities
Massachusetts Home Care Agencies
Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (MASS-ALA)
Skilled Nursing Facilities Directory
Visiting Nurse Associations of New England
Emergency Preparedness
Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPEM)
Ready.gov – Disaster Help
Energy Programs
Low-Income Energy Programs (LIHEAP)
Future Planning
ABLE Accounts
Choosing a Lawyer to Help Plan for the Future (.pdf)
Legal Planning For Special Families in Massachusetts: A Family Guide to SSI
Guardianship and Estate Planning, by Barbara Jackins
Letter of Intent
The Arc’s Center for Future Planning
The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child’s Life, by John W. Nadworny, CFP®, CHFC and Cynthia R. Haddad, CFP®
Tools for Tomorrow
Government
Find My Legislator
US House of Representatives
US Senate
Grants
Philanthropy Massachusetts
Grant Information Federal Grants
Health
An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism (ARICA)
Boston Children’s Hospital – Autism Spectrum Center
Boston Children’s Hospital – Down Syndrome Program
Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs
Health Care Coverage Guides
Health Care For All
Massachusetts General Hospital – Down Syndrome Program
Massachusetts General Hospital – The Lurie Center for Autism
Medline Plus Health Information
Sample Letters of Medical Necessity
Tufts Medicine Pediatrics
UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Down Syndrome Program
Health Insurance
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Health Care for All Health Insurance Helpline
Health Safety Net Program (Free Care)
Boston Mayor’s Health Line
MassHealth
Medicare
My Ombudsman – MassHealth Plans
Medicare and You Handbook 2024 (.pdf)
Medicare: for Non-Elderly People with Disabilities Fact Sheet
Home Care Services
Massachusetts Elder Affairs: In-home Services
Medline Plus Home Care Services Information
Mass Home Care
Home Care Alliance Resources
Homelessness
City of Boston Public Health Commission Homeless Shelter Information
City of Worcester Homeless Assistance
HUD Homeless Information for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
New England Center for Homeless Veterans
Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness
Household & Clothes
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Programs
Job Interview Clothing – Boston, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester
SuitAbility Community Teamwork
Housing
Advocates Guide 2024: A Primer on Federal Affordable Housing & Community Development Programs
Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP)
Architectural Access Board (AAB)
Autism Housing in Massachusetts
Boston Housing Authority
Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)
DDS Housing
Easter Seals Easy Access Housing for Easier Living Program
Habitat for Humanity
Home Modification Loan Program
Housing Works
A Guide to Obtaining Housing Assistance in Massachusetts
HUD in Massachusetts
MassAccess – Online Search for Accessible Housing
Massachusetts Housing Authorities Listings
Rebuilding Together Boston
USDA Loans and Grants
Independent Living Centers
Massachusetts Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
Interacting with People with Disabilities
United Spinal Cord Association – It Starts with Disability Etiquette
Disability Etiquette
Jobs & Work
Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
Easter Seals Job Development & Placement
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Real Lives
HMEA’s Autism Advantage @ Work
Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
MassAbility Career Programs and Services
MassHire Career Centers
Self Employment for People with Disabilities
Ticket To Work Program
Literacy Resources
First Literacy Boston
System for Adult Basic Education Support
Massachusetts Department of Education – Office of Literacy
Massachusetts Reading Association
Massachusetts Libraries Providing Literacy/ESOL Programs
Learning Ally for Blind, Visually Impaired and Dyslexic
Massachusetts Statewide Agencies
Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB)
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DOE) Mass Literacy
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
MassAbility
Massachusetts Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Mental Health
Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition Directory
Massachusetts National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Rape Crisis Centers in Massachusetts
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Locator
Parents with Disabilities
NCD Parents with Disabilities Toolkit (.pdf)
College Scholarships for Children of Parents with Disabilities
Patient Rights
Consider Your Legal and Patients Rights
Mass General Hospital Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Massachusetts Law about Health Care
Personal Care (PCA) Programs
Personal Care Programs Information
Massachusetts PCA Directory
Physical Activity and Disability
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts
Physician Finder
Medline’s Doctor and Dentist Locator Directories
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine Physician Profile
Prescriptions
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Pharmacy Outreach Program
Medicare Prescription Drug Program
Needymeds – Patient Assistance Programs
Recreation
“Fun and Friends Connection”
4-H
Accessible Swimming Pools
All Out Adventures
Archery
Bird Watching
Boston Ballet’s Adaptive Dance
Bowling
Boy Scouts of America
Boys & Girls Clubs
Camps
Cross-Country Skiing
Easter Seals Camp and Recreation Programs
Exceptional Vacations
Fishing
Geocaching
Girl Scouts
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Skating
Jogging & Accessible Trails
Kayaking and Canoeing
Laser Tag
MA Department of Conservation & Recreation Universal Access
Martial Arts
National Center for Physical Activity and Disability
Nature Walks
Orienteering
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program
National Parks Accessibility
Northeast Passage Recreational Therapy
Pottery Making
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Quidditch
Running, Wheelchair Racing and Walking Team
Sailing
Search Beyond Adventures
Special Olympics
Travel
Volunteering
Water Skiing
YMCAs
Zumba
Respite Care
Arch Respite Resource Center
Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition
Massachusetts Respite Care for Seniors
Autism Speaks Respite Care Services
Schools
Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools
Massachusetts Home Learning Association – Homeschooling
New England Psychologists Listing of Massachusetts Residential Schools
Montessori Foundation
Service Dogs & Therapy Animals
Pet Partners Therapy Animals
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
National Education for Assistance Dog Services
American Humane Service Dogs for Veterans
Service Dog Providers for Veterans
Social Security
Beneplan – Social Security & Work
Social Security Local Office Locator
Social Security Disability Starter Kit
Social Security Ticket-to-Work program
Social Security Work Incentives
Special Education
Disabilities and Testing
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Internet Special Education Resource (ISER)
The Federation for Children with Special Needs
Massachusetts Parent Advisory Council
Massachusetts SPED PACs Directory
Special Olympics
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Sports
Kids In Disability Sports
STRIDE Adaptive Sports
Summer Camps
Camps for Children with Diabetes
Easter Seals Camp & Recreation
Federation for Children with Special Needs Camp Guide
KidsKamps.com
Summer Camps for Amputees and Children with Limb Differences
Support Groups
Sibling Support Project
Well Spouse Foundation – Support for Spousal Caregivers
Technology
Easter Seals / Assistive Technology
Center on Technology and Disability
Tenant Rights
Boston Tenant Coalition Tenant Rights
Tenant Rights
Transportation
Access Unlimited – Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Cape Cod Transit Authority Transportation
Disability Plates and Placards
Easter Seals Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation)
Finding Transportation in Massachusetts
Mass. Bay Transit Authority (MBTA)
MBTA Bus Access Guide
MBTA the Ride
MBTA / Reduced Fare Passes for Disabled and Seniors
Mercy Medical Angels National Patient Air Transport HELPLINE
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Riding the T – Accessible Services
Travel
Access Travel Center: Accessible van rentals, van sales, hotels, cruise ships by STATE
American Disability Travel
Accessible Air Travel
TSA Special Procedures for Travelers with Disabilities
Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
Accessible Travel Planning
Air Carrier Access Act for Passengers with Disabilities
Amtrak Accessibile Travel Services
Corporate Angel Network – Free Flight Cancer Patients
Fly Rights for Passengers with Disabilities
National Patient Travel Helpline
The Guided Tour – Supervised Travel for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Trips Inc. for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Trips R Us for People with Developmental Challenges
Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide
University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disability (AUCD)
Fact Sheet last updated on: 10/9/2024
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