Disabilities

Information and resources for individuals with disabilities

Community Support Program

1-800-882-1435

Toll free line that offers assessment, technical assisstance, information about public benefits, state programs, and community resources. Staffed be social workers with extensive experience in assissting families of children and youth with special health needs.

Federation For Children With Special Needs

1-800-462-5015

Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M-5:00 P.M.

Parent referral, special education, and legal rights training.

Information Center for Individuals with Disabilities (ICID)

1-800-462-5015

Monday-Friday 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Resource Refferals, information on local early intervention programs. Proffesionals available to answer questions relating to persons with disabilities.

Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

1-800-882-1155 or 1-800-439-2370

Provides services for the deaf and hard of hearing including interpreting, case management, and technology.

Massachusetts Office on Disabilities

1-800-322-2020

Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M-5:00 P.M.

Advocay information and refferal services for people with all kinds of disabilities.

disabilityinfo.gov

 "One-stop web-site" provided by federal government

Social Security Information Teleservice

1-800-772-1213

Call to initiate a Social Security Insurance application; will be reffered to a local Social Security Administration office for completion of the application process.

MassAccess

The Mass Accessible Housing Registry is a free program that helps people with disabilities find rental housing in Massachusetts, primarily accessible and barrier-free housing. The database tracks accessible and affordable apartments throughout the state, maintaining information about their availability.

http://www.mnip-net.org/registry/registrymax.nsf/webpages/home?open