Provides intensive in-home, residential and transitional services in various locations across the state.
A statewide network managed by UMasss Medical School of employers and collaborative partners that aims to increase employment among individuals with disabilities.
Athletic programs uniquely adapted to accommodate people with a wide range of disabilities. All programs are custom tailored to the diverse needs of individuals and groups.
Nonprofit telephone information, referral and action service dedicated to resolving people’s problems.
Provides much needed mobility to people without insurance or other means, through recycling and refurbishing used electric power chairs and scooters.
Provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state and urban parks for visitors of all abilities. Free admission to state parks for indi- viduals with disabilities.
Services homeowners and homebuyers. Education and workshops are offered, as well as subsidies for income eligible fami- lies. USDA may provide financing for accessibility features.
A donation and distribution center offering free maternity, baby, and kids clothing.
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.
Saturday respite care, transitional program, school vacation program, summer day camps and Camp Paul overnight camp.
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.
Provides recreation and rehabilitation programs including physical therapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic riding, swim and aquatics, speech therapy, early intervention, day care, and Personal Care Attendants.
Grants to design beautiful yet functional rooms for children with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses, providing them with a safe, comfortable space to sleep, play, and live.
Offers workshops, educational, equipment, and financial resources to families of children with hearing loss. Provides spe- cialized early intervention services.
Provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer up to age 18.
Promotes social acceptance through interactive programs, including iCARE (Introducing Children to Acceptance through Reading and Education), funding, and training.
A challenging curriculum of academic excellence for deaf stu- dents from infancy through high school.
Coordinates services to families who are affected by SIDS or other causes of infant mortality; 24-hr. counseling, home visits, parent support groups and parent-to-parent contacts.
Private ski lessons at Jiminy Peak Mountain for Mono-ski, 3- or 4-track, and adaptive snowboarding for individuals who are visually or hearing impaired or have intellectual disabilities.
Provides information specific to the diagnosis, financial supports, and advocacy efforts for those affected by insect-borne diseases; also hosts monthly support group in Sturbridge.
Answers the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children ages 3-18.
Statewide, for-fee service hosted by Arc of Massachusetts. Provides services in the areas of advocacy, brokering, planning, referral for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.
Surfing with Smiles gives the chance for those with special needs and abilities to learn how to surf for free.
Team IMPACT tackles the emotional trauma and social isolation experienced by children facing serious and chronic illnesses by matching them with a college athletic team. Through a two-year therapeutic program hat complements their medical treatment, children develop relationships and skills that help complete the full circle of healing.
Committed to improving the quality of life for children with sen- sory processing disorder in the home, classroom and community.
Persons with disabilities are eligible for half-fare bus and train passes. For more information or to apply, contact your local transit authority.
Persons with disabilities are eligible for half-fare bus and train passes. For more information or to apply, contact your local transit authority.
A project of MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Edu- cation, providing educational advocates for children who receive services from the Department of Children and Families.
Innovative housing for adults with additional needs. Works with families to create and manage independent living situations, provides financial information, housing, recreation and work.
Spectrum for Hope provides funding or financial assistance to families who have multiple children with special needs for thera- peutic, educational, or recreational opportunities, etc.
Provides a range of support services, including New Parent resource packet, family activities, support groups, clothing and equipment sharing program, and health guide.
Provides custom-designed assistive computer technology to enable non-speaking children and adults to communicate with others.
Supports, promotes and advocates for the success of Somalis as they arrive in Massachusetts; Adult literacy programs, orien- tation and acculturation, housing, employment services, legal assistance, healthcare information, and culturalsupports.
Focuses on developing inclusive home and playground environments as well as recreational activities for children of all ages and abilities; pre-registration is requested.
Network of trained special education advocates. Meetings open to parents and interested others. Will provide a listing of local advocates in private practice by calling their phone number.
Supports for people with Scleroderma, Raynauds, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Systematic Sclerosis and their families and friends, including emotional support, education, and research.
Donates Great Danes as service dogs to those with severe balance and mobility limitations, and provides applicant training.
Supports programs throughout Massachusetts so that children with special needs can enjoy the world’s most popular game on a weekly basis.
A variety of programs include playground development, Ambassador running team, and loaner equipment for vacation and short-term usage.
Led by Boston Children’s Hospital, Safe Kids implements evidencebased programs such as carseat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, to help prevent childhood injuries.
Supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness through tutoring, mentoring, and providing backpacks and school supplies.
Provides an accecible and easy-to-useonline directory and job board designed to hep individuals and families find and hire caregivers. RW partners with MA DDS elgible families. Low-cost, paid subscriptons are also available.
One-stop searchable directory of public, private, and accessible transportation options in Massachusetts. Ideal for seniors, peo- ple with disabilities, or anyone who doesn’t have access to a car. Website: www.massridematch.org
Creates healing environments in hospitals, communities, and homes for children and adolescents who are facing chronic illnesses, through a Wish program.
Provides paid summer part-time work experience for visually impaired students ages 16-20.
Local chapter of national organization that coordinates volun- teers to provide home repairs and renovations to lowincome families with children with special needs.
Strives to recruit, train, and support volunteers who will support the needs of children in state custody through the educational advocacy process.
A durable medical equipment DME-reuse program managed by MA Rehabilitation Commission. Gives a second life to donated DME such as wheelchairs, adapted strollers, standers and gait trainers, shower chairs, and more. Offers refurbished devices at no cost.
Parent volunteers will call and provide information and support to families.
Statewide information and referral service for people facing hun- ger. FoodSource Hotline provides information in 160 different languages.
Supplies adults and children in need with a variety of support. We provide clothing, toiletries, gift baskets, career items, school supplies, blankets, toys, furniture, baby items, housewares, etc.
Provides safe, fun and socially empowering activities for people with special needs. Events include sporting activities, holiday parties and the “Special Needs Prom.”
Provides support and resources for families and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender-expansive children, adolescents, and adults.
Mass. Report Card allows parents to learn about local public schools, find out how well they perform, and compare them with other schools from across Massachusetts. The tool is available at: www.massreportcards.org
Provides planning and trust management services to individuals with special needs throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
PAIR is nationally recognized pro bono model that provides free legal services to asylum-seekers and to promote the rights of detained immigrants.