Online Web Links

Links that provide information about the ADA.

• Americans with Disabilities Act 
  Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA Home Page

Independent Living Links.

• Institute on Independent Living 
  The Independent Living Institute is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' self-determination, self-respect and dignity.
• Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council 
  The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC) is a Governor appointed Council. Members include persons who are knowledgeable about centers for independent living and the services they provide.

Links that point to Massachusetts sites and services

• Mass Match 
  Massachusetts's Initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer's hands.
• Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 
  Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. MRC promotes dignity for individuals with disabilities through employment and independent living in the community.
• Massachusetts Commission of the Blind 
  Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) web site. This agency provides a broad array of social and rehabilitative services to all legally blind residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Official Webpage 
  The Official Website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Miscellaneous links that don't fit other defined categories.

• ADA Watch 
  Current members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
• Disability Information and Resource 
  disABILITY Information and Resources.
• Disabled Persons Protection Commission 
  The Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) is an independent state agency whose purpose is to investigate and re-mediate cases of abuse of the Commonwealth's most vulnerable citizens.
• Easter Seals 
  Easter Seals provides services to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.
• HUD 
  US Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Legal Assistance Corporation of Massachusetts 
  LACCM is the state-funded civil legal aid program for Central Massachusetts.
• MAEDP 
  Verizon Specialized Telephone Equipment Distribution Program
• Mass. Office on Disability 
  Massachusetts Office on Disability
• Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless 
  The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) works to address the broad economic and social issues that lead to homelessness.
• Massachusetts Senators 
  Current Members of the Massachusetts Senate
• National Council of Independent Living 
  NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
• STEP 
  Center for Living & Working Specialized Telephone Program (STEP)
• Social Security Administration 
  The offical website for the U.S. Social Security Administration
• Worcester County Sheriff 
  Worcester County Sheriff website
• Work Inc. 
  All individuals have the ability to grow, the right to make choices and to participate in community life. It is the mission of WORK Inc. to join with others in creating the conditions under which all persons with disabilties will experience

Useful websites of basic H1N1 information, and the latest materials from the CDC on plans for small businesses.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  
  H1N1 Flu Resources for Businesses and Employers
• The Official Website of the Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) 
  General information about the H1N1 flu.
• Where you can find a flu clinic in Massachusetts 
  Protect yourself and your family by getting a flu shot, especially if you are at increased risk for complications from the flu, or live with or care for high-risk individuals.