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» New England Index    Directory of disability resources and information specialists.    http://www.disabilityinfo.org

» Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.    Promotes accessibility through education programs, technical assistance, training, consultation, publications and design advocacy.    http://www.adaptenv.org/

» Arc Massachusetts    Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with specific developmental disabilities.    http://www.arcmass.org/

» Autism Support Center    Provides information and support to parents or professionals dealing with autism, pervasive developmental disorder(pdd), or Asperger's disorder. Support is provided through a lending library, flexible funding, home visits, training, consultation, support    http://www2.primushost.com/~nsarc/

» Center for Applied Special Technology    Researches and develops assistive technology solutions for disabled individuals.    http://www.cast.org/

» Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens    CMARC, based in Woburn, provides service to disabled citizens in Middlesex County and Greater Boston.    http://www.cmarc.org

» Charles River Arc    Serves people with developmental disabilities through family support, day and vocational programs, community residential programs, respite care and special events. Serves the Needham, Newton, and West suburban area.    http://www.crarc.org

» Child Care Circuit    Provides information and referral to parents or guardians of disabled children seeking child care.    http://www.childcarecircuit.org/

» Citizens League for Adult Special Services    Provides job training and placement, on site production work, day habilitation and other services to assist developmentally disabled adults to integrate with the community.    http://www.classinc.org

» Clarke - School for the Deaf/Center for Oral Education    Co-educational boarding and day school that uses the auditory/oral approach to prepare hearing-impaired students for eventual transition into public and private schools with their hearing peers    http://www.clarkeschool.org/

» Community Gateway    Provides disability resources, fact sheets about disability issues, event calendars for various disability organizations, disability books and an on-line discussion group.    http://www.communitygateway.org/

» Cultural Access Consortium    This site has a schedule of events that are accessible to people with disabilities    http://www.culturalaccess.org/

» Department of Environmental Management Universal Access Program    Provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all disabilities.    http://www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/index.htm

» Disability Law Center    Provides free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts.    http://www.dlc-ma.org/

» Easter Seals Massachusetts    Helps children and adults with disabilities expand their independence.    http://ma.easterseals.com/

» Eastern Massachusetts Association for Retarded Citizens    Serves developmentally disabled individuals and their families through employment services, day support programs, recreation programs and family support. Serves the Middlessex area.    http://www.theemarc.org/

» Family Ties of Massachusetts    Provides information and support by and for families of children with special needs.    http://www.massfamilyties.org

» Family Voices    Provides education and support for the families of children with special health care needs.    http://www.familyvoices.org

» Federation for Children with Special Needs    Provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities.    http://www.fcsn.org

» Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council    Provides parental input into the planning and programs in the special education department of the town school district.    http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/SPED/pac.htm

» Genesis Fund    Sponsors clinics and therapeutic recreational programs for the benefit of children born with birth defects, genetic diseases and mental retardation.    http://www.thegenesisfund.org/

» Greater Boston Arc    Serves individuals dealing with developmental disabilities through educational advocacy, family support, corporate guardianship, after school programs and recreation programs. Serves the greater Boston area.    http://www.gbarc.org/

» Greater Waltham Arc    Serves individuals dealing with developmental disabilities through life skills training, employment services, family support, recreation, and inclusive summer camp programs. Serves the Eastern Middlesex County area.    http://www.gwarc.org/

» Institute for Community Inclusion    Develops resources and supports for people with disabilities and their families, fostering independence, productivity, and inclusion in school and community settings.    http://www.communityinclusion.org/

» Latham Centers    A non-profit agency in Brewster providing residential care for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome and girls aged 8-22 requiring special assistance.    http://lathamcenters.org/

» Learning Disabilities Online Massachusetts State Resources    Provides a directory of resources for people dealing with learning disabilities.    http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/mass.html

» Lenox Special Education Parent Advisory Council    Assists parents to better understand the educational process, and to provide students with support and continued opportunities for social and academic growth.    http://www.lenoxpublicschools.org/morris/pac.php

» Lifeworks    Teaches living skills, social skills and vocational skills to assist developmentally disabled adults to integrate with the community. Located in Norwood, Westwood and West Roxbury Massachusetts.    http://www.lifewks.org/

» MBTA: Accessible Services    Information about public transportation services, including "The Ride," accessible stations, and passes.    http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/accessible_services/

» Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association    Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with dementia, family members and professionals.    http://www.alzmass.org

» Massachusetts Association for the Blind    Offers programs and services to blind and partially sighted individuals including: VISION Community Services Braille Program, books-on-tape recording studio, community volunteering, peer empowerment, elder rehab project, store of aids and appliances and    http://www.mablind.org

» Massachusetts Association for the Parents of the Visually Impaired    Provides information and resources relating to visually impaired children.    http://www.viguide.com/mapvi

» Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools    Provides a directory of Special Education Chapter 766 approved private schools in Massachusetts.    http://www.spedschools.com

» Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils    A grass roots organization for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils which promotes advocacy for their children who have special needs and learning disabilities. Also provides an internet discussion forum for the parents of special needs children.    http://www.masspac.org/

» Massachusetts Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association    Provides information, referral and support for people dealing with Tourette Sydrome.    http://www.tsamass.org/

» Massachusetts Commission for the Blind    Works in partnership with legally blind individuals to reach their goals of independence and participation in their communities.    http://www.mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Commission+for+the+Blind&sid=Eeohhs2

» Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation    Provides services to developmentally disabled individuals through assistance in job placement, transportation, residential services, or intense levels of treatment, monitoring and care.    http://mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Department+of+Mental+Retardation&sid=Eeohhs2

» Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council    Enhances independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities by promoting self-advocacy, and the development and maintenance of strong coalitions.    http://www.mass.gov/mddc/

» Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress    Provide information and resources to parents, professionals, self-advocates and all people who wish to gain a further understanding of Down syndrome.    http://www.mdsc.org/

» Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change    A grassroots coalition of families with children and adults who have disabilities and/or chronic illness with the conviction that family and individual support can be comprehensive and flexible.    http://www.mfofc.org/

» Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission    Provides vocational rehabilitation, independent living and disability determination services. Program information and resources for locating transportation, independent living resources, special education, job placement, and other aid statewide.    http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Rehabilitation+Commission&sid=Eeohhs2

» Massachusetts Special Olympics    Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.    http://www.specialolympicsma.org

» Massachusetts State Resources for Literacy and Learning Disabilities    Provides a directory of resources related to literacy and learning disabilites.    http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=ld&cmd=search&state=MA

» Massachusetts Statewide Employment Service (SES)    Administers programs and provides supports to assist people with severe disabilities to obtain and retain meaningful community based employment.    http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2subtopic&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Disability+Services&L3=Vocational+Rehabilitation+Services&L4=Statewide+Employment+Services+(SES)+at+Massachusetts+Rehabilitation+Commission&sid=Eeohhs2

» Motion Automotive Specialty    Provides custom vehicle adaptations to meet the specific needs of the disabled user. Located in Brimfield Massachusetts.    http://www.motionautomotive.com

» National Braille Pres    Providing braille transcription services and produces and sells books and magazines in braille, in large print and on computer disk.    http://www.nbp.org/

» Newton Special Education Parents Association    Information and support for the special education community of Newton.    http://www.newtonpublicschools.com/id142.htm

» Outdoor Explorations    Provides inclusive outdoor adventure opportunities for people with or without disabilities.    http://www.outdoorexplorations.org

» PRIDE    Offering a range of community-based programs, providing quality services to individuals with disabilities.    http://www.pride-inc.org/

» Parents For Residential Reform    A grass-roots parent support organization for parents of children with special needs served in residential settings.    http://www.pfrr.org

» Riverside Industries    Promotes the inclusion of disabled individuals into the community through job placement, supported employment, and supported living. Located in Western Massachusetts.    http://www.rsi.org/

» Seaside Education Associates    Provides a wide range of training and technical assistance services for people with disabilities, their family members and professional support personnel.    http://www.seaside.org

» Seven Hills Foundation    Offers advocacy, residential and home care, supportive living options, transportation, respite services, therapeutic and social recreation programs, and associated services. Located in Worcester Massachusetts.    http://www.sevenhills.org/

» Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council    Advisory Council (SSEPAC) works towards the understanding of, respect for, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs in our community.    http://www.ssepac.org/

» Southern Norfolk County Association for Retarded Citizens    Provides advocacy, support and services to developmentally disabled individuals and their families.    http://www.sncarc.org/

» Talking Information Center    A radio-reading network for visually impaired citizens of the commonwealth. This network reads newspapers, magazines and books to blind people seven days per week, 24 hours per day.    http://www.ticnetwork.com/

» The Association for Community Living    Provides information and resources for children with developmental disabilities in Central and Western Massachusetts. Describes services, and gives information about donations and volunteering.    http://www.theassn.org/

» The DRM Regional Resources Directory-Massachusetts    Provides a directory of disability resources.    http://www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html

» The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.    Provides help to other families facing childhood autism through support and education.    http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/

» The Learning Lab @ Lesley University    Provides neuro-psycological assessments, tutoring and an on-line case management service.    http://www.lesley.edu/learninglab

» The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities - Massachusetts    Provides information about disability resources and offers fact sheets relating to all types of disability issues including how to maximize state resources.    http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ma.htm

» Time Out for Families    Provides support to the families of behaviorally challenged children through an internet discussion forum.    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/timeoutforfamilies/

» Toward Independent Living and Learning    Offers residential, support, and vocational services to promote the independence of disabled adults.    http://www.tillinc.org/

» Triangle, Inc.    Assists people with disabilities by providing vocational evaluation and training, employment, social development, and residential services to support full integration into the community.    http://www.triangle-inc.org/

» Visually Impaired Blind User Group    Provides information to advance access by visually impaired and blind persons to the world of computer applications.    http://www.vibug.org/index.html

» WGBH About: Access: Services for People with Disabilities    TV captioning and video descriptions for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, or visually impaired    http://main.wgbh.org/wgbh/access/

» WORK, Inc.    Provides rehabilitation services, develops community based employment and other programs for individuals with disabilities. Located in Quincy Massachusetts.    http://www.workinc.org/