Links & Resources
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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The Mass. Assistive Technology Loan Program is an alternative financing project that gives people with disabilities and elders access to low interest cash loans to purchase assistive devices and services.
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The goal of the Assistive Technology Exchange in New England is to put AT equipment that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it. The exchange is a free "classified ad" designed to help people buy, sell or give away equipment.
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MassMATCH is the Commonwealth’s initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer’s Hands.
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SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program
that provides a free cell phone and airtime each
month for income-eligible customers.
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CAREGIVING
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The Massachusetts PCA directory, working with Rewarding Work Resources, provides a comprehensive and current list of people in Massachusetts who are ready to provide personal care assistant (PCA) services in your home.
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The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program is a MassHealth program that helps people with permanent or chronic disabilities live at home by providing funds to hire PCAs.
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A listing of Independent Living Centers throughout the U.S.
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EMPLOYMENT
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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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The Employment Now Coalition is a cross-disability organization seeking to increase competitive employment of people with disabilities.
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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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EMERGENCY PLANNING/HELPLINES
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American Red Cross
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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.Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
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MEMA is the state agency with primary responsibility for ensuring the state’s resilience to disasters.
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Massachusetts Nursing Home Ombudsman Program - Caregiverlist
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Mandated by the Federal Older Americans Act, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for people who reside in nursing homes.
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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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National Weather Service
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Ready.gov
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All individuals, including people with disabilities, should take the time before a disaster to plan for survival at home, in a shelter, or elsewhere in the event of an actual emergency.
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EXERCISE AND THERAPY
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With Restorative Therapies, you can count on technical innovation and world-class design, productive research and clinical relationships and ongoing commitment to our customers.
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Individuals with disabilities travel from several areas of Massachusetts to take part in our specialized programs. Here they enjoy the camaraderie of workout time with other individuals with disabilities as well as able-bodied Y members.
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Journey Forward is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of those who have suffered a Spinal Cord Injury through an intense exercise program.
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HOME MODIFICATION
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Operation Independence, LLC. is an accessibility construction company serving the greater Boston area.
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Rebuilding Together® Boston (RTB) is the Boston affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national organization that renovates houses of people unable to pay for essential home repairs and much-needed updates.
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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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The Home Modification Loan Program provides no- and low-interest loans to modify the homes of adults and children with disabilities, and elders.
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This web site, a university-based and non-profit effort, is dedicated to promoting aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities.
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National Home Modification Page
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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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The MassAccess Housing Registry
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The MassAccess Housing Registry helps people to find affordable housing in Massachusetts. A key feature of the Registry is to highlight homes for people with disabilities who need accessible or barrier-free 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 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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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has established a toll-free hotline to assist travelers with disabilities.
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Smooth Sailor Travel Club is proud to announce the launch of its Accessible Travel Division. Owner/operator Winthrop Huyghue, III is also a nurse in private duty. He specializes in spinal cord injury patient care and rehabilitation. With 14 years in this field, he understands the challenges faced by individuals who's mobility is dependent on the use of a power/manual wheelchair. He will travel with you, serving as your Group Travel Organizer,
assuring TRULY accessible, barriers conquered, vacation opportunities.
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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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The Wheelchair Recycler’s mission is to provide any means necessary to mobilize those in need. This is accomplished through recycling, refurbishing and reclaiming used electric power wheelchairs and scooters as well as other durable medical equipment.
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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