Disability Services

     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