Resources for Specific Disabilities

Mass Commission for the Blind (MCB)
Provides specialized social and rehabilitative services and financial assistance to blind individuals.
88 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 727-5550 (800) 392-6450

United Cerebral Palsy
1660 L St. NW Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20036
(800) 872-5827
E-Mail: ucpnatl@ucpa.org
http://www.ucpa.org

Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
Recreational and rehabilitation programs which include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Offers early intervention, day care, and personal care attendants

105 Adams St.
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 479-7443
Fax: (617) 786-9820

United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston, INC.
71 Arsenal St.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-5480

Little Hearts
A support network for the parents of children with congenital heart defects.
1 Springdale Rd
Cromwell CT. 06416
(800) 635-3222

An Internet site with information and resources for families and children with congenital heart disease
http://www.tchin.org

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
Provides services for individuals, who are deaf and hard of hearing including interpreters, case management and services related to technology.
210 South Street, 5th floor
Boston, MM 02111
(617) 695-7500
(800) 822-1155 Voice (800) 530-7570 TTY
(800) 249-9949 after hours interpreting service

DB-Link
National information clearinghouse for children birth to-22 who are deaf and blind. Catalog and resource database, listings of specialists and consultants. Services are free.

345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
(800) 438-9376 voice; (800) 854-7013 TTY
http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink

Epilepsy Foundation of MA and RI
Information and referral, employment placements, support groups throughout the state, newsletter.
95 Berkeley Street, Suite 409
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 542-2292; (888) 576-9996

FRAXA Research Foundation, Inc.
Promotes education and research regarding Fragile X. Provides names of parent contacts, regional resource canters and professionals with expertise in Fragile X.
45 Pleasant St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-1886
E-Mail: info@fraxa.org
http://www.fraxa.orgMuscular Dystrophy Association

Provides support and services for families who have a child with Muscular Dystrophy.
275 Turnpike Street. Suite 201
Canton, Ma 02021
(781) 575-1881
Fax (781) 575-1886
http://www.MDAUSA.org

Family Circle
A support and mentoring program for families who have children, ages birth through 18 years old, with a severe neurological disorder.
Jewish Families and Children’s Services
198 Vanderbilt Ave.
Norwood, Ma 02062
(781) 551-0405, ext.211

Spina Bifida Association of MA
Provides information related to spina bifida including progress in the areas of medicine, education, legislation and financial support. Helps fund research into the causes, effects and treatment of spina bifida.
(800) 621-3141
E-Mail: sbaa@sbaa.org
http://www.sbaa.org