- 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 young people requiring special assistance. Includes descriptions of various programs.
http://www.lathamcenters.org/
- 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.lifewks.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 the Bell Atlantic Special Phone Program.
http://www.mablind.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/mcb/
- 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.communitygateway.org/mfofc
- Massachusetts Special Olympics
Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.
http://www.specialolympicsma.org
- MBTA: Accessible Services
Information about transportation services, including "The Ride," accessible stations, and passes.
http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/accessible_services_index.asp
- Medway
A group of parents of special needs students and other interested parties that meet for the purpose of planning, development, and evaluation of special education programs.
http://www.medwaypac.org
- 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/
- New England Index
Directory of disability resources and information specialists.
http://www.disabilityinfo.org
- Outdoor Explorations
Provides inclusive outdoor adventure opportunities for people with or without disabilities.
http://www.outdoorexplorations.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
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