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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 groups, the community
connections program and a newsletter.
http://www2.primushost.com/~nsarc/
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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.state.ma.us/mrc/ses/
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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Provides public vocational rehabilitation, independent living and disability determination
services.
http://www.state.ma.us/mrc/mrc.htm
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BrainTalk Communities - Neurology Support Groups
Provides support for people with neurological disorders through internet discussion forums. Forums
are owned and maintained by the department of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
http://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
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Easter Seals Massachusetts
Helps children and adults with disabilities expand their independence.
http://ma.easter-seals.org/
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Community Resources For People With Autism
Provides information and resources to assist families, individuals, schools, and agencies
throughout Western Massachusetts concerned with the welfare of children with autism.
http://www.theassn.org/crautismindex.htm
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Massachusetts Respite Programs
Provides a list of programs that provide respite for the care givers of disabled children and/or
adults.
http://www.respitelocator.org/m2states.htm
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Disability Law Center
Provides free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout
Massachusetts.
http://www.dlc-ma.org/
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Greater Boston Arc
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.gbarc.org/
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Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Provides advocacy, support and information for the parents of children with special needs who
reside in Sharon Massachusetts.
http://www.ssepac.org/
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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/
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Arc Massachusetts
Provides information, advocacy and support for people dealing with developmental disabilities.
Serves as the grassroots organization for all of the ARCs in Massachusetts.
http://www.arcmass.org/
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Special Needs Planning - Beyond Wills and Trusts
Provides future planning for families of disabled individuals. Services include consultation to
guide families in maximizing public and private financial, social and medical resources. Also
includes a free Letter of Intent form and many links for web sites which address future planning
issues.
http://www.specialneedsplanning.com/
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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
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Let's Empower
Informs families, professionals, community members and people with disabilities about educational
opportunities related to mental retardation in the Metro Region area of the Department of Mental
Retardation (DMR).
http://letsempower.org/index.html
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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.childrenshospital.org/ici/
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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/
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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.crarc.org
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Jonathan Cole Mental Health Consumer Resource
Offers mental health brochures, books, audio and video tapes, professional articles, and assistance
from people who have faced similar mental health issues.
http://www.coleresourcecenter.org/
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Advocacy Communication Project
Promotes self advocacy and communication among people of all types of disabilities by providing
access to voice based communications, voice based email, and typed communication. Voice technology
allows people who can not read or write to communicate with each other through the internet.
http://www.gis.net/~donability
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First Signs, Inc.
Provides information for parents, physicians and other childhood professionals about healthy
development, including developmental milestones and the warning signs of developmental disorders.
Also promotes early identification and intervention of social, emotional, communication, behavioral
disorders.
http://www.firstsigns.org
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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/
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Summer Fun 2002
Provides a list of summer camps for children with special education needs.
http://www.fcsn.org/camps/2002/MA/CampsTABLE-MA_1.html
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Massachusetts
Provides information, support and referral services to individuals with various forms of mental
illness and their families.
http://www.namimass.org/
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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/
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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/
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Massachusetts State Resources for Literacy and Learning Disabilities
Provides a directory of resources related to literacy and learning disabilites.
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/states/ma.html
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Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation
Provides services to developmentally disabled individuals through assistance in job placement,
transportation, residential services, or intense levels of treatment, monitoring and care.
http://www.dmr.state.ma.us/
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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.state.ma.us/mddc/
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LD Online Massachusetts State Resources
Provides a directory of resources for people dealing with learning disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/mass.html
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Massachusetts State Resources for Autism
Provides a directory of disability resources available to individuals dealing with autism.
http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/massachu.html
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Delta Projects, Inc.
Provides residential supports, job coach services, and transportation services for adults with
developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges. Also provides day and overnight respite
services for children with learning and behavioral challenges.
http://www.seaside.org/DeltaGate
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Southern Norfolk County Association for Retarded Citizens
Provides advocacy, support and services to developmentally disabled individuals and their families.
http://www.sncarc.org/
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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.state.ma.us/mcb/
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Arc of North Central
Serves people with developmental disabilities through vocational services, day programs, children's
services, supervised work programs, recreation, advocacy, family support and special events. Serves
north central region.
http://arcofnorthcentral.org/
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Seaside Education Associates
Provides a wide range of training and technical assistance services for people with disabilities,
their family members and professional support personnel.
http://www.seaside.org
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Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts (LDAM)
Advances educational opportunities for adults and children with learning disabilities through
information, resources, community awareness, and political advocacy.
http://www.ldam.org/
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The DRM Regional Resources Directory-Massachusetts
Provides a directory of disability resources.
http://www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html
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The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.
Provides help to other families facing childhood autism through support and education.
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
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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/
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Outdoor Explorations
Provides inclusive outdoor adventure opportunities for people with or without disabilities.
http://www.outdoorexplorations.org
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Alternative Leisure Company and Trips Unlimited
Provides a wide variety of safe and fun programs, trips and camps for people with disabilities.
http://www.alctrips.com/index.htm
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Department of Environmental Management Universal Access Program
Provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all
disabilities.
http://www.state.ma.us/dem/access.htm
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Von Hippel-Lindau Family Alliance
Dedicated to improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for individuals and families
affected by von Hippel-Lindau disease.
http://www.vhl.org
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Massachusetts Association for the Parents of the Visually Impaired
Provides information and resources relating to visually impaired children.
http://www.viguide.com/mapvi
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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
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Child Care Circuit
Provides information and referral to parents or guardians of disabled children seeking child care.
http://www.childcarecircuit.org/
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Community Outreach Learning Experiences, Inc.
Provides services to afford children diagnosed on the autism spectrum opportunities to integrate
with both school and the community.
http://members.aol.com/learncole
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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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Time Out for Families
Provides support to the families of behaviorally challenged children through an internet discussion
forum.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/timeoutforfamilies/
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Wild Carrots
Provides horseback riding for disabled individuals.
http://www.wildcarrots.org
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Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association
Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with dementia, family members and
professionals.
http://www.alzmass.org
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Massachusetts State Resources
A directory of disability resources available through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
http://www.state.ma.us/mrc/agency/mrc.htm
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Independant Living Centers
A directory of independent living centers.
http://www.state.ma.us/mrc/il/ilcenters.htm
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Family Ties of Massachusetts
Provides information and support by and for families of children with special needs.
http://www.massfamilyties.org
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Health Care Exchange Initiative
Provides services to encourage care giver collaboration, enhance community-based care, and educate
care givers about stress management.
http://www.HCEI.org
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Family Voices
Provides education and support for the families of children with special health care needs.
http://www.familyvoices.org
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Newton Special Education Parents Association
Information and support for the special education community of Newton.
http://www.newtonpublicschools.com/id142.htm
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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
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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.htm
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Hanover Special Education Parent Advisory Council
A system-wide organization of parents, working in partnership with teachers and administrators, to
promote an innovative educational environment where children with disabilities have equal access to
educational opportunities and all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
http://www.hanovermass.com/pac/
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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.framingham.k12.ma.us/SPED/pac.htm
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Concord Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Provides information, support, and resources for the Concord special education community.
http://concordspedpac.org/
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Let Them Ask
A disability awareness program which features school presentations by disabled presenters. The
presenters encourage the children to ask them about their disabilities.
http://www.centerlw.org/letthemask/
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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
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Massachusetts Disabled Children, Inc.
Assists families with the process of making their homes and vehicles accessible to their disabled
children.
http://www.mdckids.org
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Massachusetts Special Olympics
Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation or
developmental disabilities.
http://www.specialolympicsma.org
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Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools
Provides a directory of Special Education Chapter 766 approved private schools in Massachusetts.
http://www.spedschools.com
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WORK, Inc.
Provides rehabilitation services, develops community based employment and other programs for
individuals with disabilities. Located in Quincy Massachusetts.
http://www.workinc.org/
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Massachusetts Disability Resource Exchange
Provides on-line information and support to the caregivers of disabled individuals through an
internet discussion group, and a directory of disability resources. The directory also provides
information about local disability support groups.
http://www.hesperuswebdesign.com/madisabilityexchange
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Citizens League for Adult Special Services--CLASS Inc.
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
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The Learning Lab @ Lesley University
Provides neuro-psycological assessments, tutoring and an on-line case management service.
http://www.lesley.edu/learninglab
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Very Special Arts Massachusetts, Boston
A non-profit organization which seeks to create and promote opportunities in the arts and cultural
mainstream for people with disabilities.
http://www.vsamass.org/
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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/
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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/
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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/stateshe/ma.htm
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Motion Automotive Specialty
Provides custom vehicle adaptations to meet the specific needs of the disabled user. Located in
Brimfield Massachusetts.
http://www.motionautomotive.com
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Massachusetts Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association
Provides information, referral and support for people dealing with Tourette Sydrome.
http://world.std.com/~rongood/tsa_mass.html
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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/
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Massachusetts Assistive Technology Partnership, Boston
Provides access to assistive technology through information, referral, training, technical
assistance, advocacy.
http://www.matp.org/
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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/
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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/
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Toward Independent Living and Learning
Offers residential services, support services and vocational services to promote the independence
of disabled adults.
http://www.tillinc.org/
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PRIDE
A private, nonprofit organization that provides vocational and social programs for individuals with
disabilities. Serving the towns of Taunton, Raynham, Middleborough, Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton,
Norton, Rehoboth, Brockton, Seekonk, Wareham, Bridgewater, Lakeville, North Attleboro and
Foxborough.
http://www.pride-inc.org/
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New England INDEX
Offers a comprehensive, searchable directory of disability resources and provides free access to
information specialists when a customized search is required. This is the first site to visit when
searching for disability resources.
http://www.disabilityinfo.org
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Center for Applied Special Technology
Researches and develops assistive technology solutions for disabled individuals.
http://www.cast.org/
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Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.
Promotes accessibility through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting,
publications and design advocacy.
http://www.adaptenv.org/
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