Web Directory

» ARC of Greater Boston
   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.arcgb.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.charlesrivercenter.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 Developmental Services
   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/dds

» 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.f-sepac.org/

» 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 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://www.lathamcenters.org/

» 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.lifeworksma.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 t
   http://www.mablind.org

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

» 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 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 disabilities.
   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)&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/

» 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/

» 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/Pages/StateSpecificInfo.aspx?State=MA

» 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/