Resources:
This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.
Massachusetts Resources
MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE ON DISABILITY
www.mass.gov/mod
The Commonwealth's ADA coordinating agency whose purpose is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Mass.gov-Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance And Supports for People with Disabilities | Mass.gov
Learn about programs to support people with disabilities and which agencies run them
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
www.mass.gov/mcad
The agency whose purpose is to ensure equality of opportunity by enforcing the Commonwealth's anti-discrimination laws in employment, public accommodations, education, housing, credit and mortgage lending.
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
www.mass.gov/mcb
This agency provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social' services to blind individuals leading to independence and full community participation.
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
www.mass.gov/mcdhh
The commission works to explore innovative solutions for accessible communication and to identify links to resources and supports for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or late-deafened:
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
www.mass.gov/dmh
The department provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities.
MASSACHUSETTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
www.mass.gov/accessibility
This department provides technology-related guidance on accessibility for government entities.
DISABILITY POLICY CONSORTIUM
About — Disability Policy Consortium
DPC is Massachusetts' leading disability rights organization
Regional Resources
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center is a consumer controlled and community-based agency that provides services and supports to individuals of all ages with any type of disability.
NEW ENGLAND ADA CENTER
www.newenglandada.org
This center provides information, guidance and training on the ADA, Sect.508, and accessible information technology to individuals living in New England.
This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.
National Resources
ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS BOARD
www.mass.gov/aab
This agency develops and enforces regulations designed to make public buildings accessible to, functional for, and safe for use by persons with disabilities.
Civil Rights Division
The Disability Rights Section (DRS) works to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and coordinating with federal agencies on the consistent implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
WWW.DISABILITY.GOV
A federal government website that connects those with disabilities or people / organizations who deal with individuals with disabilities to thousands of disability-related resources, programs, services, laws and benefits from federal, state and local government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.