Mission: Stavros advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, honoring their inherent dignity, providing services, and equipping them to live independently and determine their own destinies.
Stavros provides various services including assistance with finding affordable accessible housing, building ramps and providing wheelchairs and other equipment, support for people wanting to get out of nursing homes and live independently, and hiring personal care assistants.
Stavros also engages in education and advocacy for policies and legislation upholding the rights of people with disabilities and supporting independent living.
The United Arc supports people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the universal goals of inclusion, choice, and independence.
Mission: To ensure the voices of people with disabilities are heard on key issues, to support the health of the community through participatory research and expert policy analysis, and to empower grassroots disability leaders to transform their communities.
Small Miracles in Life Exist (SMILE Mass) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping families raising children or adults with disabilities enjoy happy, healthy memories through education, vacation, and recreation experiences.
A statewide support service for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
A survivor-led organization working to end partner abuse in LGBTQ+, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency safe housing, advocacy, and support groups.
https://www.facebook.com/thenetworklared/
Provides support and community for individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and inclusion.
Offers support services such as counseling, advocacy, and shelter for individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Provides culturally sensitive services including counseling, advocacy, and shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
https://www.ywworks.org/i-need-help/
Offers comprehensive services including shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/supports-and-resources-for-people-with-disabilities
Information and Referrals (getting info on services and programs)
Centers for Independent Living
Finding your way around different organizations
Financial Assistance
Earning money: Employment
Housing searches and other housing resources
Health Insurance
In home supports
Transportation
Advocating for local change
Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.disabilityresources.org/massachusetts.html
Here you will find a list of helplines are topics such as general disability assistance, elder services and disabled abuse reporting, nursing home and health care facility concerns, and Disabled Student Assistance. There is also a long list of contact information and articles on various support services:
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicaid Disability Services & Waivers
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Assistive Technology Services
Centers for Independent Living
Disability Rights Advocacy & Legal Aid
Special Education Services (IEPs, 504 Plans)
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Support (MassAbility)
Disability Transportation Services
Disability Benefits Counseling
Special Needs Childcare & Respite Care
ADA Compliance Assistance
Accessible Housing Services
Mental Health Disability Services
Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
Veterans’ Disability Services
Advocacy/Legal
Assistive Technology (Equipment)
Benefits
Children's Resources
Counseling/Emotional Support
Discounts on Utility Bills - Energy Assistance
Education
Employment
Health Care
Housing
Independent Living Centers
Personal Care
Transportation
Other Sources of Assistance
Protection & Advocacy Organization
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)
Legal Services Organizations
Other Disability Advocacy Organizations
State Medicaid Agency
Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
Other State and Non-Profit Agencies
Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Crisis Services
Services for Senior Citizens
Regional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
Developmental Disabilities Services
Mental Health Services
Physical Disabilities Services
Traumatic Brain Injury Services
Addiction and Substance Abuse Services
Low-Income Housing Services