INDEX

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Contact Information

Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School
Contact: Betty Suydam, Project Coordinator
Email Address: info@disabilityinfo.org
Phone: 774-455-4056
Alternate Phone: 800-642-0249

55 Lake Avenue North S3-301 Worcester, MA 01655
Area Served: Central

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Narrative

INDEX is a free information and referral service for people with disabilities (PwD).  INDEX develops and maintains online databases of programs and services in Massachusetts. We includes programs and agencies that provide a wide range of services to people with disabilities. The Consultant Registry lists health professionals, mentors, advocates, and others. The HealthCare and Dental Registry lists people who have experience serving those with disabilities. INDEX has a fact sheet library with information about disabilities and resources. 

INDEX also provides technical assistance for informational needs of  human service agencies, including software development.


Service Types

  • Disability Awareness
  • Family Support
  • Self-Advocacy

Program Type

  • Information/Referral

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Blind
  • Deaf
  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Mental Illness
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service