Resource Guides: Disability Resources for Pediatrics: Disability Related Websites

Massachusetts State Agencies

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
Helpful links of organizations and resources with emphasis and description of each.
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Vocational Rehabilitation; Independent Living Social Services; Assistive Technology for the Blind Program; Specialized Services for Specific Populations; Rehabilitation Teaching; Orientation and Mobility; Vending Facility Program; Consumer Assistance & Program Support.
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Communication Access, Training and Technology Services; Case Management and Social Services; Interpreter/CART Referral Services; Independent Living Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Find Early Education & Care Programs; Parent and Family Support; Financial Assistance;Provider and Program Administration; Workforce and Professional Development; Curriculum and Assessment;Licensing; Laws, Regulations and Policies.
Massachusetts Department of Education
Programs for children with disabilities: Ages 3-5
Early learning services
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Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
DMH Resource Guides; Accessing Mental Health Services; Statutes, Regulations, and Policies; State Mental Health Plan 2009-2011; Forensic Services; Research; DMH Citizen Advisory Boards.
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (formerly DMR)
Spectrum of Services for Children and Adults; Autism Spectrum Services;Provider Licensure and Certification;Contracting and Procurement; Turning 22
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Programs and services listed alphabetically.

Disability Related Web Sites

American Sign Language University (ASLU)
American Sign Language University is a sign language resource site for ASL students and teachers. Information and resources to help you learn ASL and improve your signing. ASLU provides many free self-study materials, lessons, and information, as well as fee-based instructor-guided courses.
Amputee Coalition
The Amputee Coalition Mission is "To reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention."
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This organization helps by providing daily tips to make living with limb loss easier through recovery & readjustment, healthy living, and by supporting Veterans and Active Duty Service Members & their families. The coalition also provides a Resource Center, prevention strategies, and is continuing the fight for revisions to state and federal insurance laws for fair insurance coverage.
Community Resources for People with Autism
Provide information, support, and help for individuals with autism and their families living in Western Massachusettts.
Easter Seals
Disability Resource Information
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Provides a variety of programs and services for children and adults with disabilites or special needs. Services in-home, in the community or at an Easter Seals facility.
Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program,
Camp, and Disability Resource Information
Learning Disorders OnLine
Learning Disability Topics
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Provides accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilites and ADHD; serves children, adolescents, and adults.
My Child Without Limits
United Cerebral Palsy
Information on many dissabilites including Developmental Delay, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Prematurity, Rett Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and Vision Loss.
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Provides access to accurate and relevant disability-related information; resource guides on early intervention and family support in three areas: Understanding, Planning, and Acting
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Grassroots organization sharing information, programs and services of support, education and advocacy for families, caregivers and individuals with mental illness.
24 Hr Crisis Emergency Contact Services Program (ESP)
Toll Free: 877.382.1609
INDEX (disabilityinfo.org)
A Program of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center helping people with disabilities find information on programs and services they need including financial and medical services.
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Wealth of resources; Information on programs, agencies and providers in Massachusetts; Disability News
Center for Parent Information and Resources
The Center for Parent Information and Resources
English and Spanish
Disability information in infants, toddlers, children and youth; milestones; specific disabilities and disorders; special education laws; contact with organizations, conferences, and resources; evidence-based information on effective educational practices.
Greater Massachusetts Special-Needs Events
Expos, Speakers & Conferences, Transition to Adult Programs
Voices 4 Hope
Voices 4 Hope web site offers inspirational pages for young adults with mental health conditions; visit the Social Media Blogs, and High School and College education options pages.
Wright's Law
Information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Search articles, cases, and resources in the 'Advocacy Libraries' and 'Law Libraries' links.

Federal Government Agencies

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Depaartment of Education
The OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.
The National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research
U.S. Department of Education
The NIDRR provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
The Office of Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
The Rehabilitation Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education
RSA oversees grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.