Offers workshops, educational, equipment, and financial resources to families of children with hearing loss. Provides spe- cialized early intervention services.
The first day school in the country for children with physical and medical challenges to learning. We also operate HOPE House, a post- graduate transitional residence serving 8 young adults.
Soccer training for active kids 7-18 years old with ambulatory cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. CP Soccer is building a national league which includes a regional team, CP Soccer New England, practicing in MA from October to May. Plans include a summer 2020 camp and international tourna- ment in NJ.
Provides get-always for fun and relaxation in a safe, nurturing environment. Our home-like environment provides supervision and support; caring staff coordination activities and outings.
Provides support grants wishes, provides medical equipment, family assistance, scholarships, and education for children and teenagers struggling to overcome health and life challenges.
One of the largest, minority-operated human services agencies in Massachusetts, serving more than 6,000 people annually.
Offers training and technical assistance, develops innovative, ed- ucational employment, as well as recreation and living options for children and adults with disabilities.
Provides support to grieving young people and their families. Discussion groups are geared toward helping young people identify and share their feelings and begin the healing process.
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.
Provides free legal service for children of low-income families in areas affecting health, education and civil rights.
Offers disability benefits and educational services including ergonomic evaluations, education and training programs, vocational rehabilitation services, assistance with Social Services Disability Insurance SSDI-applications and appeals.
Provides its clients with home-based clinical services, residential and group homes, supervised Pre-independent and Independent Living apartments, and several levels of intensive foster care.
Support and information for parents of children with Autism, including groups, trainings, mentoring, early intervention, school and home-based programs, referrals, and resources.
The Scottish Rite Masons, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction offers free tutoring for children with dyslexia and tutor training. There are 3 centers in Mass. Newtonville, Woburn, and Worcester.
Provides families with information and referral resources to find the supports they need to understand their child’s medical condi- tion and take part in their child’s care.
Provides a caring and safe support environment to children and teenagers after the death of someone close to them, typically a parent or a sibling.
The Children’s Center for Communication at BSD provides com- prehensive educational programs including Toddler Playgroup, Baby Sign, American Sign classes, and SibShops.
CMSC auto school will assist individuals with physical, intellectu- al, emotional or social disabilities to determine if they would be eligible for a Massachusetts Driving License.
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control Cystic Fibrosis.
Data- base at Citizen’s Housing and Planning Association; free pro- gram to help individuals with disabilities find rental housing in Massachusetts, primarily accessible and barrier-free housing.
Provides research and advocacy on disability housing. Runs the “Mass Access” program, which links persons with disabilities with owners and managers of accessible housing.
Promotes the promotion of child-canine assistance teams to promote independence and social awareness.
Advanced computer training for visually impaired high school and college students, ages 15-22.
Provides paid summer part-time work experience for visually impaired students ages 16-20.
Serves blind/visually-impaired persons by providing rehabili- tation, skills training, education, and self-sufficiency. Summer programs for students ages 15-22.
A web-based distance learning service for blind and visually impaired individuals and rehabilitation professionals.
Provides technology for individuals with disabilities, resource and devel- opment, advocacy for inclusion in schools, and use of adaptive devices.
Provides consultation to schools around issues of classroom be- havior management and student counseling individual or group sessions-to address emotional and social well-being.
Aims to transform the understanding, treatment, and care of complex corneal disease. Comprehensive medical services and a Patient and Community Support Center available on site.
Reference information and circulating materials on a wide range of disabilities and disability issues. Information is accessible to individuals with disabilities by the latest technologies.
Provides funding to families raising children with disabilities, so they can buy a sometimes costly adapted bike, and can assist families to identify bike-riding training resources.
Provides a myriad of services, including a free and confidential Help Chat for kids and teens over the age of 13 who are victims of all forms of bullying.
Offers training and consultation services to families, educators, health providers, and communities. Heart to Heart provides free consultation to parents of grieving children, children facing serious illness or that of a loved one.
Nonprofit telephone information, referral and action service dedicated to resolving people’s problems.
A year-round camp, retreat, and conference center offering a residential summer camp, family retreats, weekend programs, education, and support programs.
Provides a range of services including Early Intervention services, support groups, and case management services.
Provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families.
Raises awareness and research funds for orphan diseases such as Sanfilippo Syndrome mucopolysaccharide disorders.
Post-secondary school for special learners with musical abilities. Two-year program. Summer program also available.
The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through opportunities for one-to-one friendship and integrated employment.
New England affiliate to Assistance Dog United Campaign (ADUC) hosting NH and ME summer camp programs to teach children about the experience of having a service animal. Provides information to individuals and guidance to assistance dog programs.
Provides information to individuals and guidance to assistance dog programs.
Promotes access and opportunity for all individuals with autism and their families. Education, advocacy, public awareness and research form the cornerstones of ASA’s mission. :
Provides a wide range of information, resources, and support programs; also arranges for public awareness campaigns.
Supports research, provides information and referral, as well as service programs and support groups for individuals with arthri- tis, including children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Can ease the financial burden of families facing serious illness including reimbursements for travel expenses, prescriptions, medical equipment, home supplies, co-pay and home services.
Outdoor recreation made accessible by the use of adaptive equipment, supportive techniques, and assistance as needed.
Provides a wide variety of supportive activities for families of children who are facing Bone Marrow Transplantation.
Proceeds support activities to normalize the lives of children and families at Mass General Hospital for Children. Activities include parties, in-home manicures, massages, and special events.
The nation’s foremost advocate of individual rights litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States.
Free phone consultation, comprehensive evaluation, advocacy, and driver training program for persons with special needs.
Dedicated to increasing participation in sports among youth and young adults who have visual or mobility impairments; increasing participation to many adaptive-specific and main- stream sports programs, raising awareness, and building capaci- ty to bring more opportunities closer to home.
Advocacy group established to raise awareness of the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, to enhance their lives in our communities.
Helps people with Asperger syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives by providing information, education, community, support, and advocacy.
Regional information and referral for camps. Call for customized listing of children’s summer camp referrals and for information about a full range of camp choices.
