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ETR Disability Resource Directory

ASSOCIATIONS

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

Address:

1629 K Street NW, Suite 503

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20006-

Phone:

(800) 840-8844

Fax

TTY

(800) 840-8844

URL:

http://www.aapd.com/index.php

Notes:

AAPD is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the

United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political

empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in

coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement

of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

American Council of the Blind

Address:

1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20005-

Phone:

(202) 467-5081

Fax

(202) 467-5085

TTY

URL:

http://www.acb.org

Notes:

The American Council of the Blind is the nation's leading membership organization of

blind and visually impaired people. It was founded in 1961 and incorporated in the

District of Columbia. The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and

visually impaired people by serving as a representative national organization of blind

people, encouraging and assisting all blind persons to develop their abilities, and

conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and

the capabilities of blind people.

Asperger's Association of New England (AANE)

Address:

182 Main Street

City:

Watertown

State:

Zip Code

02472-

Phone:

(617) 393-3824

Fax

(617) 393-3827

TTY

URL:

http://users.rcn.com/aane12/

Notes:

The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is made up of individuals with

Asperger's Syndrome (AS), their families, friends and professionals. We are dedicated to

improving the quality of life for people with AS and related conditions. AANE provides

a variety of services and programs to include: phone consultation and service referrals

for parents and children, support groups for parents, and phone and office consultation

with adults with AS and/or with families of adults.

Association of Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)

Address:

1627 Monument Avenue

City:

Richmond

State:

Zip Code

23261-

Phone:

(804) 278-9187

Fax

(804) 278-9377

TTY

URL:

http://www.apse.org/

Notes:

APSE: The Network on Employment is a membership organization formed in 1988 as

the Association for Persons in Supported Employment to improve and expand integrated

employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.

Autism Society of America - Massachusetts Chapter

Address:

789 Clapboardtree Street

City:

Westwood

State:

Zip Code

02090-

Phone:

(781) 329-4244

Fax

(781) 461-5950

TTY

URL:

http://www.geocities.com/asamasschapter/

Notes:

The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and

opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully

participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and

federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the

cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission.

Bay State Council for the Blind (BSCB)

Address:

57 Grandview Avenue

City:

Watertown

State:

Zip Code

02472-

Phone:

(617) 923-4519

Fax

(617) 923-0004

TTY

URL:

http://www.acb.org/baystate/

Notes:

The Bay State Council of the Blind (BSCB) is a membership organization of blind,

visually impaired and sighted individuals committed to an enhanced quality of life for

Massachusetts' blind and visually impaired residents. BSCB offers publications, regional

and special-interest chapters, informative meetings, a special radio show, Council

Connection, and leisure activities for people who want to be aware and active members

of their communities and the world around them.

DEAF, Inc.

Address:

215 Brighton Avenue

City:

Allston

State:

Zip Code

02134-

Phone:

(617) 254-4041

Fax

(617) 254-7091

TTY

(617) 254-4041

URL:

http://www.deafinconline.org/

Notes:

D.E.A.F., Inc. encourages and empowers Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-

Deafened individuals to lead independent and productive lives. D.E.A.F., Inc. offers a

comprehensive package of programs and services in a supportive community

environment that is linguistically and culturally accessible for Deaf, Hard of Hearing,

DeafBlind and Late-Deafened individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural populations.

Family Autism Center

Address:

790 Clapboardtree Street

City:

Westwood

State:

Zip Code

02090-

Phone:

(781) 762-4001

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.sncarc.org/autism.html

Notes:

The Family Autism Center, a program of the South Norfolk County Association for

Retarded Citizens (SNCARC), supports the inclusion of people with autism in the

communities in which they live. It provides a range of outreach, advocacy, education and

support services. It also has a lending library and an outstanding quarterly newsletter.

Learning Disabilities Association of MA

Address:

1275 Main Street

City:

Waltham

State:

Zip Code

02451-

Phone:

(781) 891-5009

Fax

(781) 647-5141

TTY

URL:

http://www.ldam.org

Notes:

Learning Disabilities Association of MA is a member of Learning Disabilities Worldwide,

Inc. (LDW®), a non-profit, volunteer organization including individuals with learning

disabilities, their families, and professionals.

Massachusetts APSE: The Network on Employment

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.massachusettsapse.org/

Notes:

Massachusetts APSE: The Network on Employment is a state chapter of APSE.

Massachusetts APSE works to improve and expand supported employment in

Massachusetts, enabling persons with disabilities to become employed in integrated

community settings. To speak to someone regarding any APSE questions please contact

your local Massachusetts APSE Regional Vice Presidents: Debbie Muldoon, Boston

781-322-0400; William Noone, Central 617-204-3695

Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA)

Address:

77 Rumford Avenue, Suite 3B

City:

Waltham

State:

Zip Code

02453-

Phone:

(781) 647-7031

Fax

(781) 647-7222

TTY

URL:

http://www.mshahearsay.org/

Notes:

The Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) is a statewide, non-

profit organization comprised of Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and allied

health professionals who serve individuals with communication disorders.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Office

Address:

Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300

City:

Arlington

State:

Zip Code

22201-3042

Phone:

(703) 524-7600

Fax

(703) 524-9094

TTY

(703) 516-7227

URL:

http://www.nami.org/

Notes:

NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental

health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental

illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation’s voice on

mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and

in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI

mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI-MA)

Address:

400 W. Cummings Park, Suite 6650

City:

Woburn

State:

Zip Code

01801-

Phone:

(781) 938-4048

Fax

(781) 938-4069

TTY

URL:

http://www.namimass.org

Notes:

NAMI-MA - the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

(NAMI) - is a non-profit grassroots education and advocacy group dedicated to

improving the quality of life for people affected by mental illness.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New England Chapter

Address:

101 First Avenue, Suite 6

City:

Waltham

State:

Zip Code

02451-

Phone:

(800) 493-9255

Fax

(781) 890-2089

TTY

URL:

http://www.msnewengland.org

Notes:

The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Central New England

Chapter is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The mission is supported

by five strategies: research, advocacy, programs, awareness, and clinical. The Central

New England Chapter serves individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in

Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The ARC of Massachusetts

Address:

217 South Street

City:

Waltham

State:

Zip Code

02453-2710

Phone:

(781) 891-6270

Fax

(781) 891-6271

TTY

URL:

http://www.arcmass.org/

Notes:

The mission of The ARC of Massachusetts (formerly the Massachusetts Association

for Retarded Citizens) is to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and

developmental disabilities and their families. The 22 Chapters of The Arc of

Massachusetts work throughout the Commonwealth to provide services and supports to

individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - such as Mental Retardation,

Down Syndrome, Autism, and cerebral palsy - and their families on a case-by-case

basis.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Metro Boston

Address:

71 Arsenal Street

City:

Watertown

State:

Zip Code

02172-

Phone:

(617) 926-5480

Fax

(617) 926-3059

TTY

URL:

http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/85

Notes:

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Association of Metro Boston is dedicated to understanding

and supporting the needs of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in the

Greater Boston area. Its goal is to raise disability awareness and to promote the full

inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.

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