Contact Information
27 Congress Street
Suite 107
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-741-0077 x130 (voice) 978-745-1735 (TTY)
Information Specialist: Lauren Cummings – Disability Resource Specialist
E-mail: information@Disabilityrc.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Additional Locations: By appointment only: Cape Ann Branch in Gloucester
Organization Narrative
Disability Resource Center (DRC) is a service and advocacy center run by and for people with disabilities. DRC supports the struggle of people who have all types disabilities to live independently and to participate fully in community life. The DRC pursues this mission through a combination of self advocacy services and community action. Self-advocacy services are designed to enable participants to develop the skills an the knowledge necessary to achieve personal independence. ILCNSCA organizes and supports collective action by people with disabilities aimed at positive social change, the elimination of discriminatory barriers, and the creation of a supportive and fully accessible community environment.
Population(s) Served
All people who have disabilities.
Language(s)
American Sign Language,
Services
DRC ‘s Core Services include:
- information and referral
- individual and systemic advocacy
- peer counseling
- independent living skills training
- technical assistance
Special Projects:
- Community Access Advocacy Team (CAAS)
- All People Accessible Business Project (APAB)
- Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Assistance
- Social/ Recreation
- Vocational Rehabilitation/Independent Living Programs
- Architectural Accessibility and ADA Technical Assistance Project
- Title VII Part B (assistive technology, housing & modification and emergency assistance funds)
- MASS ACCESS (Housing Registry)
- Massachusetts Network Information Providers
- educational workshops on various consumer issues
- newsletter
- accessible web page
- Long Term Options Program
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment
Have a disability or significant other/family member who has a disability
Fees
Free. Donations accepted
