Online Resources
Categories
- Massachusetts Independent Living Centers
- Housing Resources
- PCA Resources
- State Resources
- Federal Resources
- National Independent Living Centers
- Resources and Services
- Voting Resources
- Other helpful state, federal and legal phone numbers and websites
1. Massachusetts Independent Living Centers
- AD-Lib, Inc.
- C.O.R.D.
- Center for Living and Working
- Independence Associates
- IL of North Shore and Cape Ann
- Metrowest CIL
- Northeast IL Program
- Southeast CIL
- STAVROS
2. Housing Resources
- Housing Search CHAPA
- Mass Access Housing Registry
- The Boston Housing Authority
- Rebuilding Together Boston
- Office of Fair Housing’s Metrolist
- Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership
- Caritas Communities
- Mass Coalition for the Homeless
- Safelink
- Hearth
3. PCA Resources
4. State Resources
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission
- Elections: Where do I vote
- Health and Human Services
- Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
- Mass.Gov
- Mass. Rehabilitation Commission
- MassMATCH Assistive Technology Program
- Mass SILC
- Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
- Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Department of Developmental Services
- Department of Mental Health
- MassHealth Statement on health care protections for members of the LGBTQ community
5. Federal Resources
- Consumer Information Center
- Department of Justice
- Internal Revenue Service
- Job Accommodation Network
- NCIL’s Advocacy Monitor
- Social Security Online
- US Access Board
- US Access Board Section 508
- US Accessibility Guidelines
- US Department of Education
- US Dept Health & Human Services
6. National Independent Living Centers
- National Council on Independent Living
- Independent Living Centers by State
- Berkeley Center for Independent Living
7. Resources and Services
- Adaptive Environments
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Council of the Blind
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Brain Actuated Technologies
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
- Cerebral Palsy Guide
- disABILITY Resources
- Disability Travel
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Easter Seals
- Fair Foods
- Greater Boston Food Bank
- Guide Dog Users
- Home Care Programs in Massachusetts
- Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)
- Institute for Human Centered Design
- Mass 211
- Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program
- Mass Match
- National Federation of the Blind
- Navigating College with Disabilities: An Essential Guide
- New England Index-Info Resource
- Paralysis Resources
- Parents with Disabilities and State Child Welfare
- Partners for Youth with Disabilities
- Screen Readers
8. Voting Resources
9. Other helpful state, federal and legal resources:
- Department of Industrial Accidents 617-727-4900 / 800 323-3249
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission 888-822-0350
- Industrial Accidents Department 617-727-4900 / 800 323-3249
- Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040
- Disability Law Center 800-872-9992
- Greater Boston Legal Services 617-371-1234
- South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
- Brockton Office 800-244-8393
- Fall River office: 800-287-3777
- Hyannis Office: 800-742-4107
- Martha’s Vineyard Elder Outreach Schedule: 800-742-4107
- Nantucket Outreach Schedule: 800-742-4107
- Mass. Attorney General’s Office
- Boston Office: 617-727-2200
- Central Mass. Office: 508-792-7600
- Southeastern Mass. Office: 508 990-9700
- Western Mass. Office 413-784-1240
- Fair Labor Hotline 617-727-3465
- US. Dept of Labor has offices in Boston and Taunton. 866-487-9243
- Mass. Commission Against Discrimination
- Boston Office: 617-994-6000
- New Bedford Office: 617-508-453-9630
- Springfield Office: 413-739-2145
- Worcester Office: 508-453-9630
- Mass. Dept. of Revenue – Customer Service 800-392-6089
- Mass. Division of Unemployment Assistance and Division of Career Services 1-877-626-6800
- Mass. Office on Disability 800-322-2020
- Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
