Disability Services 

 

If you think your child might have a special need, contact the Early Childhood Coordinator or Special Education

Director of your local school system.

 

Adaptive Design Services ………………………………………………….1-413-585-1153

http://www.disabilityinfo.org/mnip/db/rdb/ResourceDetail.aspx?id=7993

Adapts equipment to individual needs when adaptation is not commercially available

 

Assistive Technology Center of United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County ............ 1-413-447-9555

http://www.ucp.org/ucp_localdoc.cfm/84/15072/15073/15073-15073/9020

Resource center, assistive technology specialist, mobility clinic and equipment loan program

 

CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology ………………………….. 1-978-531-8555

http://www.cast.org/

Technology for individuals with disabilities, including clinical evaluation, advocacy for inclusion in schools, and use of adaptive devices

 

Child Care Resource and Referral Network ……………………………….1-800-345-0131

www.ccrcinc.org

Enhanced resource and referral services for families of children with disabilities looking for child care.

 

Federation for Children with Special Needs ......... 1-800-331-0688

http://fcsn.org/index.php

Advocacy and service referrals for children with special needs and their parents or guardians.

 

Hearing Resources for Parents and Students                                          

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2subtopic&L=6&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Disability+Services&L3=Services+by+Type+of+Disability&L4=Deaf%2c+Late-Deafened%2c+and+Hard+of+Hearing&L5=Educational+Resources+for+Parents+and+Students&sid=Eeohhs2

 

March of Dimes ...................................................... 1-508-366-9066

http://www.marchofdimes.com/

Materials in English and Spanish on genetic services, birth defects, and children with special needs

 

Mass. Assistive Technology Partnership Center ......................................... 1-800-848-8867; (617) 355-7301

Information on assistive technology products, services, and finding sources for people with disabilities.

 

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Commission+for+the+Deaf+and+Hard+of+Hearing&sid=Eeohhs2

 

Massachusetts Department of Public Health ........................................................... 1-617-624-6000

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2modulechunk&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Commission+for+the+Deaf+and+Hard+of+Hearing&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f=mcdhh_c_case_management&csid=Eeohhs2

Case management, support, and technical assistance to help parents of children with special health care needs to get services from public and private agencies

 

Massachusetts Easter Seals …………………………………………………………1-800-922-8290

http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_homepage

Referrals for disability services and information on loans for car safety devices, assistive technology and equipment for children with temporary or chronic

 

 

Massachusetts Office on Disabilities ................................................1-800-322-2020

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=afagencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Employment%2c+Equal+Access%2c+Disability&L2=Oversight+Agencies&L3=Massachusetts+Office+on+Disability&sid=Eoaf

Information, referrals and advocacy for people with disabilities

 

MASSTART ………………………………………………………..….1-617-624-5978

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Department+of+Public+Health&L4=Programs+and+Services+K+-+S&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f=dph_com_health_special_needs_c_masstart&csid=Eeohhs2

Information, resources, training and technical assistance for parents, school staff and health care providers about medical technology and the health needs of children assisted by medical technology while in school

 

MBTA Transportation Access …………………………………………1-617-222-5123

http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/accessible_services/

Information on accessible transportation services for disabled persons in the Greater Boston area

 

New England INDEX ……………………………………………………1-781-642-0248           

http://www.disabilityinfo.org/

Referrals to physicians, consultants, multilingual consultants, and technical assistance

 

SHARE Foundation ............................. 1-508-999-8482

http://www.share.umassd.edu/agencies.cfm

Society for Human Advancement through Rehabilitation. Evaluation, equipment and services for people with physical disabilities

 

Supplemental Security Income (881) ... 1-800-772-1213

http://www.ssa.gov/

Financial assistance for eligible children and adults with disabilities