Disability Resources for Pediatrics: Disability Related Websites

Helpful links of organizations and resources with emphasis and description of each.

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.

Communication Access, Training and Technology Services; Case Management and Social Services; Interpreter/CART Referral Services; Independent Living Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

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.

Programs for children with disabilities: Ages 3-5
Early learning services

DMH Resource Guides; Accessing Mental Health Services; Statutes, Regulations, and Policies; State Mental Health Plan 2009-2011; Forensic Services; Research; DMH Citizen Advisory Boards.

Spectrum of Services for Children and Adults; Autism Spectrum Services;Provider Licensure and Certification;Contracting and Procurement; Turning 22

Programs and services listed alphabetically.

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.

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."

Provide information, support, and help for individuals with autism and their families living in Western Massachusettts.

Disability Resource Information

Learning Disability Topics

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.

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

New England INDEX is a program of Commonwealth Medicine, the University of Massachusetts Medical School, located at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, S3-301, Worcester, MA 01655.
Information on Disabilities Exchange
INDEX coordinates the Massachusetts Network on Information Providers.
The Fact Sheet Library lists resources by topic and a keyword search option. Very useful tool providing a wealth of 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.

Expos, Speakers & Conferences, Transition to Adult Programs

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.

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.

U.S. Depaartment of Education
The OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.

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.

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.

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.