General Topics, Websites and Databases

General

  • Disability Info – New England INDEX – for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them, focused on Massachusetts.
  • Mass211.org – Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. The website also has many important resources. Click on “Search 211 Helpsteps” or “Resources
  • DignityAllianceMA.org – A coalition of aging and disability service and advocacy organizations and supporters working to secure fundamental changes in the provision of long-term services, support, and care. Visit the Resources page for links to many other organizations, services and information.
  • Independent Living Research Utilization
  • Job Accommodation Network ADA Library (JAN)
  • Disability Information and Resources
  • United Spinal Association – United Spinal Association is dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live successful and fulfilling lives.

Statistics

  • Disability Statistics – From Cornell University, an on-line, interactive tool for getting Disability Statistics.
  • Annual Disability Statistics Compendium is a web-based tool that pools disability statistics published by various federal agencies together in one place. When working on legislative and other matters relating to persons with disabilities, the Compendium will make finding and using disability statistics easier.

Parents with Disabilities

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