Resources:
This list is a sampling of resources available on issues relating to individuals with disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: OFFICE ON THE ADA
www.ada.gov
The ADA's home page on the web which provides information and technical assistance on all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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.
NILP Disability Services - Northeast Independent Living Program
A service and advocacy center run by, and for people with disabilities to support individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in community life.
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.