www.easterseals.com Information on assistive devices, loan programs, augmentative and alternative communication, adapted computer use, assistive technology evaluations and training.
www.disabilityinfo.gov Compilation of many government websites on a wide range of topics including facility and community-based services and supports and home modification.
Benefits
www.massresources.org A free online resource for Massachusetts residents in need of housing, food, health care and other basic services.
www.socialsecurity.gov This is the federal agency that administers Social Security. It will provide information on social security survivor’s and disability benefits and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits for disabled, blind, or aged, or replacement Social Security or Medicare cards.
www.communityinclusion.org The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) administers the project. Services include developing a confidential, personalized benefit plan, understanding how work can affect benefits, and counseling and support on issues concerning benefits. A similar grant was awarded to Massachusetts Project with Industry, Inc. (The Resource Partnership). It provides services to Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampton, Worcester and Middlesex counties (excluding Somerville). 1-508-647-1722. Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance 1-800-445-6604 State agency that administers the Food Stamps benefits. Information on local DTA
www.projectbread.org or www.gettingfoodstamps.org Food Source Hotline (800-645-8333). Provides information on obtaining food stamps. Provides a list of sites and times for free meals and food pantries.
Brain Injury
www.biama.org Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (508) 475-0032
www.biausa.org Brain Injury Association of America (800) 444-6443
www.dvbic.org Defense and Brain Injury Centers (800) 870-9244
U.S Department of Education www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html Pamphlet - Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
www.mass.gov/mrc Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (800) 245-6543 or (617) 204-3600 MRC’s primary purpose is to assist people with disabilities to obtain employment or training that will lead to employment.
www.mass.gov/dwd Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
www.massnahro.org National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
Includes information about the centralized Section 8 housing list.
www.mbhp.org Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership
State’s largest regional provider of rental housing assistance, serving homeless, elderly, disabled and low-income individuals and families in Boston and 29 surrounding communities.
www.dlc-ma.org Disability Law Center (800) 872-9992 or (617) 723-8455 Information and referral, advice, short-term assistance, and legal representation for people with disabilities who have disability-related civil legal issues.
www.masslawhelp.com Mass Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (866) 627-7577
www.mass.gov/mrc Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (800) 245-6543 or (617) 204 -3600 MRC’s primary purpose is to assist people with disabilities to obtain employment or training that will lead to employment.