Links & Resources
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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MassMATCH is the Commonwealth’s initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer’s Hands.
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CAREGIVING
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A listing of Independent Living Centers throughout the U.S.
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EMPLOYMENT
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Enable creates a continuum of unique and innovative services that facilitate growth and family integration.
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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.
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This site provides a place where people with disabilites can seek employment, confident that they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.
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HELPLINES
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DPPC
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Disabled Persons Protection Commission for reporting abuse against caregivers
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Division of Health Care Quality
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Division of Health Care Quality - Nursing Home Information & Problems/Complaints
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Mass.Substance Abuse Hotline
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Need Help Finding Services for Alcohol and Drug Use? Call the Helpline. 1-800-327-5050
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline
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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).
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HOME MODIFICATION
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"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.
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Adopt-A-Ramp Program
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National Home Modification Page
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Mass. Home Modification Loan Program
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Universal Design and Accessible Homes
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NC Properties Construction Company
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Licensed in MA, owned by Quadriplegic - specializes in the construction
of Universal Access Design Homes and performing seamless home modifications.
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HOUSING
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National Accessible Apartments Clearinghouse
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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.
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Caregiver Homes
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Caregiver Homes provides community based housing options for elders and disabled adults in need of daily care and assistance.
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Roll-in-Realty
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A real estate agent in Mass. specializing
in accessible homes and condos.
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LOCAL REHABS
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Boston Medical Center
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VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Campus
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SCI
ADVOCACY
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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.
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SCI AGING
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Craig Hospital cares exclusively for patients with spinal cord and brain injuries.
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SCI INFORMATION
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Provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information.
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MA benefits/assistance programs
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Best
SCI publication
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Lots
of organized links, good site from a guy on a vent
in Alaska
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SCI
RING many links to other sites and an SCI chat room
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Contained within this site is a wealth of information for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them.
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SCI
REHAB INFORMATION
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
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TRANSPORTATION
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Project ACTION Accessible Traveler's Database
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Complete Information about The Ride
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TRAVEL
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Very well organized travel site with lots of links for the New England area.
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NH parks service specifies accessibility of each of
its parks. Search with keyword "accessibility."
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Accessible Vacation Home Exchange
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UNIVERSAL DESIGN (Ramps, Bathrooms, Houses)
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Info on wheelchair accessible design
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WHEELCHAIRS AND EQUIPMENT
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Creating products to make life simple.
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South Shore Medical Supply
(508) 230-7272
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An all around medical supplier that also sells wheelchairs and parts.
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WHEELCHAIR VAN RENTALS AND SALES
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A listing of wheelchair van rental & sales companies in the New England Area
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Tel: 781.933.8666