Project Able – Boston Advocates

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Narrative

Project Able provides culturally competent family support services to Chinese and Vietnamese individuals with IDD (intellectual or developmental disabilities) and their families in the Greater Boston and South Shore areas.

Case managers help families with:

• Translation and interpretation
• Information and referrals
• Applications for:
  • Public benefits (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, Supplemental Security Income, MassHealth)
  • Department of Developmental Services eligibility
  • MassHealth programs (Adult Family Care and Personal Care Assistance)
• Education (IEP) planning
• Additional supports according to each family’s individual needs

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Case Management
• Communication
• Community Supports Program
• Counseling
• Support Groups
• Transition

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Chinese-Cantonese
• Chinese-Mandarin
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service