A private, non-profit child welfare and behavioral health orga- nization serving troubled and at-risk children, adolescents and families in Worcester county.
Ensures equal opportunity in life achievement for Boston youth by enforcing a child’s right to a quality education; offers technical assistance, legal representation, and training to families.
Help in connecting to community services; parent educational workshops, support groups, advocacy and parent leadership.
A vast collection of books, videos, and other materials that pertain to disabilities, on loan to families in the Worcester area.
Information specialists throughout the state are available to di- rect families to appropriate local services. Included are programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
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.
Offers medical information, patient information, and family support for individuals affected by Von Hippel-Lindau Disease.
Provides Residential, Individual and In Home Supports, Employ- ment, Community Based Day Supports & Life Skills
Agency ser- vices to families with special needs, including information and referral, financial assistance, PCAs,support groups, residential and day supports for adults.
Offers assistance with general and educational advocacy, as- sistive technology, computer training, and a loaner program of durable medical equipment.
Offers a Family Friend Program, Positive Parenting Resource Center (funded, in part, by DCF), DCF Transitional Program, and Coali- tion for Supporting Parents with Cognitive Challenges.
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.
Supported living options for young adults with special needs. Services include respite/family support, PCA, children’s intensive supports and information and referral. TILL Autism Support Center, Phone: 781-302-4835
Online support to assure quality home care for children with tracheostomies and facilitate parent-to-parent support.
Offers information on policies, procedures and what to expect at airport security specifically for passengers with disabilities who want to prepare for the screening process prior to flying.
Variety of programs to support all children, of all ages. Coun- seling, after-school programs, parenting supports available. Also hosts a respite program to offer hourly or overnight care for children who are HIV infected or affected.
Persons with disabilities unable to use regular public transport are eligible to receive unrestricted curb-to-curb van/cab service.
Online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering and training programs for professionals.
Dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism.
Offers evaluations, recommendations and help to identify funding sources for technological services for individuals with disabilities.
Offers social and recreation activities, physical therapy, and athletic opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Offers recreational, educational, and mentoring programs. After- school program includes tutoring, games and athletics. Summer day camp program and multicultural services.
One-Stop Family Center and Network for Springfield residents offers assistance to families in the community who have a family member with a developmental disability.
Inclusive recreational opportunities through local Packs.
Statewide information and referral service for people facing hun- ger. FoodSource Hotline provides information in 160 different languages.
Ensures that no financially-needy patient is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medical air transportation.
A statewide network of families, local family support groups, and professionals who advocate on behalf of children and adoles- cents with mental, emotional or behavioral special needs, and their families.
May be able to help you get brand-name and generic medicines free or nearly free if you don’t have prescription coverage and can’t afford your medicines.
Supports parents by providing them with current, reliable and practical information on a variety of parenting topics related to raising children from infancy through adolescence.
Provides child care referrals and information on evaluating qual- ity childcare, plus resources on various parenting issues.
The central resource for Parent Training Information PTI-Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs).
Medical and support information and resources for families of children affected by Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
Assists migrant and seasonal farm workers and other low- in- come groups with employment and job skills training; childcare voucher program in Western Mass.
Free legal advice and representation to low-income and elderly persons, representing those with a denial of public benefits, disabled children and adults who are denied Social Security, domestic violence cases, housing, and landlord/tenant cases.
Community-based services to those confronting emotional difficulties, mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, or other challenges in daily living.
Provides resources to families and providers relative to children’s health and safety. Info about childcare programs, nutritional and physical activity checklists, and other topics.
Provides a variety of services for a network of parents, profes- sionals, and friends. Services include: social and recreation opportunities, workshops, public education, parent and sibling support groups, advocacy support, and respite.
Empowers those with bleeding disorders through education, advocacy, and supports. Hosts a variety of activities, offers assis- tance and scholarships, and advocacy efforts.
Provides people with information and support when they are planning ahead, caring for a loved one, living with an illness or grieving a loss; also state specific advance directives.
Information dissemination to increase knowledge about diges- tive diseases. Works to identify and respond to informational needs about digestive diseases.
Resources, technical assistance, and information on secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities. Funded by US DOE, Office of Special Education Programs.
Composed of partners with expertise in disability, education, employment, and workforce development policy and practice.
Information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
The mission of the NDSS is to benefit people with Down syn- drome and their families through national leadership in educa- tion, research, and advocacy.
Provides a variety of support services for individuals who have intellectual or developmental challenges and their families.
Information and support for families of people with autism; supports a par- ent/professional network, facilitates a parent support group.
National online service to help patients identify prescription assistance programs, free and low-cost clinics, condition-specific programs, and camps and associated scholarships.
Information, referrals and legal assistance for families in Lynn, with referrals throughout Massachusetts.
Provides leadership and evidence-based resources to families, practitioners, policymakers, programs, and organizations. Offers parent trainings and houses an affiliated school with model classrooms.
Promotes achievement for children/youth who are deaf-blind and assists in addressing need for personnel with the skills and knowledge to serve children and youth who are deaf-blind.
Online repository for information about rare medical or genetic conditions, research and medical trials, patient advocacy and travel groups, and reports to federal agencies.
Independent federal agencies making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.
Provides information, trainings, child care, early childhood programs, mental health services, and family support programs.
Free legal services for those that are income-eligible. Represents disabled children and adults who are denied social security ben- efits and special education services.
Dedicated to providing education, support, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their family member
Coalition concerned about the rights of Massachusetts’ newcom- er communities. Education about the citizenship process, access to state benefits, and training.
A support center for advocates who represent low-income, elder- ly, or disabled persons. Help with public programs, health care, employment, housing, family law, immigration, and disability rights.
Provides support through supported employment, independent living, educational opportunities, and community connections.
