Inclusive arts programs: music, art, and dance/movement therapy for individuals or groups. CHAMPS after-school programs; staff will travel into the community.
Provides the XP family with support, advocacy, information and protection while promoting research. (Offers a summer camp for XP families Camp Sundown).
A transitional program that provides daily structure for young adults with psychiatric disabilities. Daily structured groups to help build pre-vocational, vocational, educational and life skills.
Provides intensive in-home, residential and transitional services in various locations across the state.
Information and resources for parents of children from birth to age 3 years.
Generates and promotes new knowledge to improve the ability of people with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community.
Provides an accessible residence for adults with complex medical needs, including Multiple Sclerosis, as well as durable equipment and customized adaptive equipment services for the general public.
Provides much needed mobility to people without insurance or other means, through recycling and refurbishing used electric power chairs and scooters.
A non-profit organization that helps children and young adults 21 years and younger with disabilities obtain medical equipment or services that is not provided by their insurance companies.
Trained professionals assist individuals with physical and mental limitations to achieve independence through a variety of thera- peutic means.
A non-profit to raise money and awareness for bi-lateral hip dysplasia. Runners are matched with someone to run for and dedicate their runs and workouts to that individual.
Offers social skills, life skills and recreational programs after- school, weekend and during school vacation.
Year-round therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equinefacilitated psychotherapy for children, adults and military veterans with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social challenges.
Supports research and the development of the most up-to-date educational materials regarding Williams syndrome.
Children will be instructed on arena riding, games, interaction with horses, grooming, touching and tacking. Also offer Hip- potherapy with a professional OT.
Provides financial support to local families and individuals with disabilities when private insurance or other institutions do not.
Instructive horseback riding programs for people with disabilities.
For teens also faced with a severe life-limiting medical con- dition, the transition from childhood to adulthood can be especially challenging. Wish Upon a Teen offers creative social opportunities such as spa days, family outings, new room design and more.
Offers a variety of services for elders, their families, and care- givers, and persons with disabilities, so that they can remain in their homes such as Adult Foster Care and PCA services as well as offering a full range of information and referrals.
An organization of parents and professionals who advocate on behalf of children with mental, emotional or behavioral specials needs.
Online database of articles written by parents of young children with visual impairments or multiple disabilities, as well as links to resources and ways to connect with other families.
A statewide network managed by UMasss Medical School of employers and collaborative partners that aims to increase employment among individuals with disabilities.
Persons with disabilities are eligible for half-fare bus and train passes. For more information or to apply, contact your local transit authority.
Empowers adults with developmental disabilities to make meaningful life choices. Offers a variety of services that provide opportunities to live, work and socialize in the community.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Provides resources specific to the region. They also host fundrais- ing events allowing families to connect with each other.
Teaches sports to kids with disabilities alongside their friends.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Empowering individuals with disabilities through year-round, statewide sports and recreation.
Free legal services to income eligible individuals in the areas of Disability/ SSI, special education, housing, family law etc. For referrals, call 617-603-1700 or 617-371-1234.
Offers unique programs for those with special challenges.
Alert bulletin on issues going on in Washington DC and how they will affect people with disabilities.
Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through access and instruction in sports and recreation for life.
Athletic programs uniquely adapted to accommodate people with a wide range of disabilities. All programs are custom tai- lored to the diverse needs of individuals and groups.
Provides array of horse activities for children with special needs of all ages.
Serving families with children diagnosed with cancer through financial grants. Can be used for medical expenses, items for the child with cancer or personal expenses such as rent and utility payments.
Immediate educational, emotional and financial support to fam- ilies with a diagnosis of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
A forum where those affected by the disease can work together with medical professionals to better understand the condition.
A UCP initiative for children and youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses, providing an online social networking commu- nity, and information on conditions and diagnoses.
Offers an information and referral service, legislative advocacy, technology initiatives and research programs to consumers and families of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Offers grants of up to $5,000 for families of children with critical healthcare treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ health benefit plans.
Provides patients and family with information about diseases and identifying resources at the same time that promotes educa- tion and research about Leukodystrophy.
Provides custom-designed assistive computer technology to enable non-speaking children and adults to communicate with others.
Promotes research and education for the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to af- fected individuals and families.
UMass Lowell’s DifferenceMaker program sponsors sporting events for individuals with developmental disabilities with help from college athlete volunteers.
Aims to increase acceptance of those with disabilities through hands-on classroom activities with 3rd and 5th grade curricu- lum.
Offers support, advice and information on the challenges that families face when there is no diagnosis.
Focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Services include a newsletter, peer support, and accessibility consultations.
Comprehensive information and referral help line providing information on community, health, and human services.
Information specialists housed in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database and are avail- able to assist and direct families to local services. Statewide Hotline: 211.
Information specialists are available to assist and direct families to local services.
Committed to improving the quality of life for children with sen- sory processing disorder in the home, classroom and community.
Supports individuals and families in dire need as a result of life- threatening illnesses or other catastrophic situations.
Educational programming, online training, and local chapters to prevent brain, spinal cord, and other traumatic injuries.
