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Narrative

The Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) is an independent state agency created by M.G.L. Chap 19C. DPPC is responsible for the protection of adults in state, provider care and in private settings.

Performs and monitors investigations into allegations of abuse/omission committed by caretakers against persons with disabilities (PwD). Reports are filed by consumers or any mandated reporter/interested party. The DPPC runs a 24 hour abuse hotline. DPPC offers free trainings for people with disabilities, service providers, police, medical professionals and others.

The DPPC Abuser Registry is intended to protect people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) by barring care providers who have a substantiated finding of registrable abuse from continuing to work with this population.

Service Types

• Domestic Violence Counseling
• Domestic Violence Services
• Self-Advocacy

Program Type

• Advocacy

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59

Languages Spoken

• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service