Disability Links
Links to resources and organizations in many topics related to disabilities and services.
Advocacy
American Association of People with Disabilities
Coalition of Families and Advocates (COFAR)
Massachusetts Office on Disability Client Assistance Program
Special Needs Advocacy Network
Assistive Technology
Center on Technology and Disability
Mass Assistive Technology Loan Program
Autism
Massachusetts Advocates for Children Autism Center
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
Pediatric Special Needs Resources for Massachusetts Families
Federation for Children with Special Needs Parent Training and Information Center
Chronic Pain
American Chronic Pain Association
Colleges
Community Human Services Organizations
Massachusetts Providers’ Council
Dental
Health Care For All: Oral Health Campaign
Disability
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Massachusetts Office on Disability
Disability News
Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters
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
Elder Care
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-2275
Executive Office of Elder Affairs Protective Services Program
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)
Employment
Easter Seals Employment & Training Services
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – Vocational Rehabilitation
Self Employment for People with Disabilities
Energy Programs
Low-Income Energy Programs (LIHEAP)
Government
Grants
Grant Information Federal Grants
Health
Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs
Medline Plus Health Information
Sample Letters of Medical Necessity
Health Insurance
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Health Care for All Health Insurance Helpline
Health Safety Net Program (Free Care)
My Ombudsman – MassHealth Plans
Medicare: for Non-Elderly People with Disabilities Fact Sheet
Home Care Services
Massachusetts Elder Affairs: Eligibility for the Home Care Program
Medline Plus Home Care Services Information
Homelessness
City of Boston Public Health Commission 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
Job Interview Clothing – Boston, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester
SuitAbility Community Teamwork
Housing
Alterntive Housing Voucher Program (AHVP)
Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)
A Guide to Obtaining Housing Assistance in Massachusetts
MassAccess – Online Search for Accessible Housing
Massachusetts Housing Authorities Listings
Independent Living Centers
Massachusetts Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
Interacting with People with Disabilities
United Spinal Cord Association – It Starts with Disability Etiquette
Literacy Resources
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)
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
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
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
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
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program
Northeast Passage Recreational Therapy
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Respite Care
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
Service Dogs & 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
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
Summer Camps
Camps for Children with Diabetes
Easter Seals Camp & Recreation
Federation for Children with Special Needs Camp Guide
Summer Camps for Amputees and Children with Limb Differences
Support Groups
Well Spouse Foundation – Support for Spousal Caregivers
Technology
Easter Seals / Assistive Technology
Center on Technology and Disability
Tenant Rights
Transportation
Cape Cod Transit Authority Transportation
Disability Plates and Placards
MBTA / Reduced Fare Passes for Disabled and Seniors
Mercy Medical Angels National Patient Air Transport HELPLINE
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Access Unlimited – Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Travel
Access Travel Center: Accessible van rentals, van sales, hotels, cruise ships by STATE
TSA Special Procedures for Travelers with Disabilities
Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
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: 9/6/2022
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