Adult Supported Living Program Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

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Contact Information

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Contact: Betty Sughrue Sneirson, Adult Supported Living Program Coordinator
Email Address: elizabeth.sughrue-sneirson@massmail.state.ma.us
Phone: 617-204-3722
Alternate Phone: 617-204-3815 xTDD
Fax: 617-204-3877
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600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Area Served: Boston
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Narrative

Who is eligible?

An adult living with:

A severe physical disability
A secondary (sensory, cognitive, or emotional) disability which significantly impede on the individual’s ability to manage their day-to-day life.

Potential applicants need to have a) Massachusetts residency, b) the ability to handle the emotional stresses of community living with reasonable supports and c) be their own guardian. Consumers receiving comparable services through another state agency or MRC Community Based Services (Waiver or SHIP) are not eligible.

The Adult Supported Living Program provides case coordination services to the individual not served by a similar state agency or program with a severe physical disability and an additional secondary disability to assist in managing and organizing day to day life activities. The case coordinator helps the consumer with organizing, finding resources and problem solving. Assistance provided with management of pca, personal health, adaptive equipment, household, finanncial, social/recreational, vocational, transportation and self advocacy. Individuals who are under guardianship are not eligible. The average level of case coordination is 4 hours per week.

Service Types

Case Management
Financial Assistance
In-program Transportation
Skills Training
Socialization Activities

Program Type

Housing
Independent Living

Populations Served

Cerebral Palsy
Elderly Person with disabilities
Huntington's Disease
Multiple Disability
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Musculoskeletal
Parkinson's Disease
Physical Disabilities
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke

Ages Served

19 - 22
23 – 59
60 +

Languages Spoken

Other
Spanish

Accessibility Features

Services at Home

Additional Information

Fees: Free Service