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	Center for Applied Special Technology - http://www.cast.org/ Researches and develops assistive technology solutions for disabled individuals.
	National Braille Pres - http://www.nbp.org/ Providing braille transcription services and produces and sells books and magazines in braille, in large print and on computer disk.
	WGBH About: Access: Services for People with Disabilities - http://main.wgbh.org/wgbh/access/ TV captioning and video descriptions for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, or visually impaired
	Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. - http://www.adaptenv.org/ Promotes accessibility through education programs, technical assistance, training, consultation, publications and design advocacy.
	Family Voices - http://www.familyvoices.org Provides education and support for the families of children with special health care needs.

	The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities - Massachusetts - http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/StateSpecificInfo.aspx?State=MA Provides information about disability resources and offers fact sheets relating to all types of disability issues including how to maximize state resources.
	MBTA: Accessible Services - http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/accessible_services/ Information about public transportation services, including "The Ride," accessible stations, and passes.
	Institute for Community Inclusion - http://www.communityinclusion.org/ Develops resources and supports for people with disabilities and their families, fostering independence, productivity, and inclusion in school and community settings.
	The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. - http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/ Provides help to other families facing childhood autism through support and education.
	Federation for Children with Special Needs - http://www.fcsn.org Provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities.

	Parents For Residential Reform - http://www.pfrr.org A grass-roots parent support organization for parents of children with special needs served in residential settings.
	Department of Environmental Management Universal Access Program - http://www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/index.htm Provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all disabilities.
	Massachusetts Association for the Blind - http://www.mablind.org Offers programs and services to blind and partially sighted individuals including: VISION Community Services Braille Program, books-on-tape recording studio, community volunteering, peer empowerment, elder rehab project, store of aids and appliances and the Bell Atlantic Special Phone Program.
	Learning Disabilities Online Massachusetts State Resources - http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/mass.html Provides a directory of resources for people dealing with learning disabilities.
	The DRM Regional Resources Directory-Massachusetts - http://www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html Provides a directory of disability resources.

	New England Index - http://www.disabilityinfo.org Directory of disability resources and information specialists.
	Clarke - School for the Deaf/Center for Oral Education - http://www.clarkeschool.org/ Co-educational boarding and day school that uses the auditory/oral approach to prepare hearing-impaired students for eventual transition into public and private schools with their hearing peers
	Talking Information Center - http://www.ticnetwork.com/ A radio-reading network for visually impaired citizens of the commonwealth. This network reads newspapers, magazines and books to blind people seven days per week, 24 hours per day.
	The Learning Lab @ Lesley University - http://www.lesley.edu/learninglab Provides neuro-psycological assessments, tutoring and an on-line case management service.
	Disability Law Center - http://www.dlc-ma.org/ Provides free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts.

	Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council - http://www.mass.gov/mddc/ Enhances independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities by promoting self-advocacy, and the development and maintenance of strong coalitions.
	Arc Massachusetts - http://www.arcmass.org/ Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with specific developmental disabilities.
	Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association - http://www.alzmass.org Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with dementia, family members and professionals.
	Family Ties of Massachusetts - http://www.massfamilyties.org Provides information and support by and for families of children with special needs.
	Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils - http://www.masspac.org/ A grass roots organization for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils which promotes advocacy for their children who have special needs and learning disabilities. Also provides an internet discussion forum for the parents of special needs children.

	WORK, Inc. - http://www.workinc.org/ Provides rehabilitation services, develops community based employment and other programs for individuals with disabilities. Located in Quincy Massachusetts.
	Massachusetts Special Olympics - http://www.specialolympicsma.org Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.
	Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools - http://www.spedschools.com Provides a directory of Special Education Chapter 766 approved private schools in Massachusetts.
	Outdoor Explorations - http://www.outdoorexplorations.org Provides inclusive outdoor adventure opportunities for people with or without disabilities.
	Toward Independent Living and Learning - http://www.tillinc.org/ Offers residential, support, and vocational services to promote the independence of disabled adults.

	Visually Impaired Blind User Group - http://www.vibug.org/index.html Provides information to advance access by visually impaired and blind persons to the world of computer applications.
	Genesis Fund - http://www.thegenesisfund.org/ Sponsors clinics and therapeutic recreational programs for the benefit of children born with birth defects, genetic diseases and mental retardation.
	Seaside Education Associates - http://www.seaside.org Provides a wide range of training and technical assistance services for people with disabilities, their family members and professional support personnel.
	Easter Seals Massachusetts - http://ma.easterseals.com/ Helps children and adults with disabilities expand their independence.
	Child Care Circuit - http://www.childcarecircuit.org/ Provides information and referral to parents or guardians of disabled children seeking child care.

	Triangle, Inc. - http://www.triangle-inc.org/ Assists people with disabilities by providing vocational evaluation and training, employment, social development, and residential services to support full integration into the community.
	Charles River Arc - http://www.charlesrivercenter.org/ Serves people with developmental disabilities through family support, day and vocational programs, community residential programs, respite care and special events. Serves the Needham, Newton, and West suburban area.
	Autism Support Center - http://www2.primushost.com/~nsarc/ Provides information and support to parents or professionals dealing with autism, pervasive developmental disorder(pdd), or Asperger's disorder. Support is provided through a lending library, flexible funding, home visits, training, consultation, support groups, the community connections program and a newsletter.
	Seven Hills Foundation - http://www.sevenhills.org/ Offers advocacy, residential and home care, supportive living options, transportation, respite services, therapeutic and social recreation programs, and associated services. Located in Worcester Massachusetts.
	Greater Waltham Arc - http://www.gwarc.org/ Serves individuals dealing with developmental disabilities through life skills training, employment services, family support, recreation, and inclusive summer camp programs. Serves the Eastern Middlesex County area.

	Southern Norfolk County Association for Retarded Citizens - http://www.sncarc.org/ Provides advocacy, support and services to developmentally disabled individuals and their families.
	Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress - http://www.mdsc.org/ Provide information and resources to parents, professionals, self-advocates and all people who wish to gain a further understanding of Down syndrome.
	Citizens League for Adult Special Services - http://www.classinc.org Provides job training and placement, on site production work, day habilitation and other services to assist developmentally disabled adults to integrate with the community.
	Eastern Massachusetts Association for Retarded Citizens - http://www.theemarc.org/ Serves developmentally disabled individuals and their families through employment services, day support programs, recreation programs and family support. Serves the Middlessex area.
	Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council - http://www.ssepac.org/ Advisory Council (SSEPAC) works towards the understanding of, respect for, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs in our community.

	Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change - http://www.mfofc.org/ A grassroots coalition of families with children and adults who have disabilities and/or chronic illness with the conviction that family and individual support can be comprehensive and flexible.
	Massachusetts Association for the Parents of the Visually Impaired - http://www.mapvi.org/ Provides information and resources relating to visually impaired children.
	Community Gateway - http://www.communitygateway.org/ Provides disability resources, fact sheets about disability issues, event calendars for various disability organizations, disability books and an on-line discussion group.
	Massachusetts Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association - http://www.tsamass.org/ Provides information, referral and support for people dealing with Tourette Sydrome.
	Latham Centers - http://lathamcenters.org/ A non-profit agency in Brewster providing residential care for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome and girls aged 8-22 requiring special assistance.

	Motion Automotive Specialty - http://www.motionautomotive.com Provides custom vehicle adaptations to meet the specific needs of the disabled user. Located in Brimfield Massachusetts.
	The Association for Community Living - http://www.theassn.org/ Provides information and resources for children with developmental disabilities in Central and Western Massachusetts. Describes services, and gives information about donations and volunteering.
	Cultural Access Consortium - http://www.culturalaccess.org/ This site has a schedule of events that are accessible to people with disabilities
	Riverside Industries - http://www.rsi.org/ Promotes the inclusion of disabled individuals into the community through job placement, supported employment, and supported living. Located in Western Massachusetts.
	Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council - http://www.f-sepac.org/ Provides parental input into the planning and programs in the special education department of the town school district.

	ARC of Greater Boston - http://www.arcgb.org/ Serves individuals dealing with developmental disabilities through educational advocacy, family support, corporate guardianship, after school programs and recreation programs. Serves the greater Boston area.
	Central Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens - http://www.cmarc.org CMARC, based in Woburn, provides service to disabled citizens in Middlesex County and Greater Boston.
	Lenox Special Education Parent Advisory Council - http://www.lenoxpublicschools.org/morris/pac.php Assists parents to better understand the educational process, and to provide students with support and continued opportunities for social and academic growth.
	http://www.pride-inc.org/ - http://www.pride-inc.org/ Offering a range of community-based programs, providing quality services to individuals with disabilities.
	Lifeworks - http://www.lifewks.org/ Teaches living skills, social skills and vocational skills to assist developmentally disabled adults to integrate with the community. Located in Norwood, Westwood and West Roxbury Massachusetts.

	Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission - http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Rehabilitation+Commission&sid=Eeohhs2 Provides vocational rehabilitation, independent living and disability determination services. Program information and resources for locating transportation, independent living resources, special education, job placement, and other aid statewide.
	Massachusetts Commission for the Blind - http://www.mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Commission+for+the+Blind&sid=Eeohhs2 Works in partnership with legally blind individuals to reach their goals of independence and participation in their communities.
	Massachusetts Statewide Employment Service (SES) - http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2subtopic&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Disability+Services&L3=Vocational+Rehabilitation+Services&L4=Statewide+Employment+Services+(SES)&sid=Eeohhs2 Administers programs and provides supports to assist people with severe disabilities to obtain and retain meaningful community based employment.
	Time Out for Families - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/timeoutforfamilies/ Provides support to the families of behaviorally challenged children through an internet discussion forum.
	Massachusetts State Resources for Literacy and Learning Disabilities - http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=ld&cmd=search&state=MA Provides a directory of resources related to literacy and learning disabilities.

Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation - http://mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Department+of+Mental+Retardation&sid=Eeohhs2
Provides services to developmentally disabled individuals through assistance in job placement, transportation, residential services, or intense levels of treatment, monitoring and care.

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