Reaching out to those affected by SCI
        Inspiring the newly injured through role models and peer mentors
              Supporting individuals and families as they begin their post-injury journeys
                      Empowering those with SCI to fulfill their goals and dreams

Phone #: 781.933.8666                          A non-profit 501(C)(3) organization             Email: sciboston@aol.com



Links & Resources
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

MassMATCH is the Commonwealth’s initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer’s Hands.
CAREGIVING
A listing of Independent Living Centers throughout the U.S.
EMPLOYMENT

Enable creates a continuum of unique and innovative services that facilitate growth and family integration.

The mission of Resource Partnership is to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities by uniting employers, rehabilitation and referral agencies, and people with disabilities.

This site provides a place where people with disabilites can seek employment, confident that they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.
HELPLINES
DPPC Disabled Persons Protection Commission for reporting abuse against caregivers
Division of Health Care Quality Division of Health Care Quality - Nursing Home Information & Problems/Complaints
Mass.Substance Abuse Hotline Need Help Finding Services for Alcohol and Drug Use? Call the Helpline. 1-800-327-5050
National Suicide Prevention Hotline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
HOME MODIFICATION

"Home Adaptations and Modifications after SCI," by Pam Stockman, OT, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, is now available for viewing on your computer as streaming video.
Adopt-A-Ramp Program

National Home Modification Page
Mass. Home Modification Loan Program
Universal Design and Accessible Homes

NC Properties Construction Company
Licensed in MA, owned by Quadriplegic - specializes in the construction of Universal Access Design Homes and performing seamless home modifications.
HOUSING

National Accessible Apartments Clearinghouse
NAAC maintains the ONLY national database of accessible apartments, with a registration of more than 80,000 units in 50 states. It's a vital resource for the disabled community and an excellent vehicle for apartment owners and managers to effectively market their accessible apartments and reach their target audience.
Caregiver Homes Caregiver Homes provides community based housing options for elders and disabled adults in need of daily care and assistance.
Roll-in-Realty A real estate agent in Mass. specializing in accessible homes and condos.
LOCAL REHABS
Boston Medical Center  
 
 
VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Campus  
SCI ADVOCACY
 
 
 
 
 
HLA provides free legal assistance to income-eligible individuals who live or work in Massachusetts and are having difficulty obtaining health care or insurance coverage.
SCI AGING
Craig Hospital cares exclusively for patients with spinal cord and brain injuries.
SCI INFORMATION
Provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information.
MA benefits/assistance programs
 
Best SCI publication
Lots of organized links, good site from a guy on a vent in Alaska
SCI RING many links to other sites and an SCI chat room

Contained within this site is a wealth of information for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them.
SCI REHAB INFORMATION
 
 
SPORTS AND RECREATION
TRANSPORTATION
Project ACTION Accessible Traveler's Database
Complete Information about The Ride
TRAVEL
Very well organized travel site with lots of links for the New England area.
NH parks service specifies accessibility of each of its parks. Search with keyword "accessibility."
Accessible Vacation Home Exchange
UNIVERSAL DESIGN (Ramps, Bathrooms, Houses)
Info on wheelchair accessible design
WHEELCHAIRS AND EQUIPMENT
Creating products to make life simple.
South Shore Medical Supply
(508) 230-7272
An all around medical supplier that also sells wheelchairs and parts.
WHEELCHAIR VAN RENTALS AND SALES
A listing of wheelchair van rental & sales companies in the New England Area



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