Relevant Links
Local Resource Links
Aging and Disability Resource Consortium
of the Greater North Shore (ADRC of GNS) Partners
Elder Service Plan of the North Shore
Web Links
Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
New England ADA and Accessible IT Center
Bay State News Network, Information, Updates and Alerts
Employment Opportunities
Become a Personal Care Assistant
Find a Personal Care Assistant
Find a Personal Care Assistant
General Information
History of Independent Living - An essay by Gina McDonald and Mike Oxford on the principles and history of Independent Living
Disability Information - provides you with general information as it relates to various disabilities ranging from arthritis to visual impairment.
Disability Resources Online - A list of Internet sites to help individuals and families with disabilities or medical conditions find information about health maintenance, coping and quality of life.
Summary of Federal and Massachusetts Disabilities Laws
Additional links to state, federal and disability resources
Massachusetts Network of Information Providers
Massachusetts Aging and Disabilities Information Locator
Housing
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology, Inc. - www.assistivetech.com
Offers innovative technology solutions for communicating and learning through customizable therapeutic hardware and software tools, including the Freestyle, Companion and Link.
CAST - www.cast.org
Provides information on how technology can be used to expand opportunities by all people, including those with disabilities. Provides information on the eReader, eText Spider and "Bobby" approval for fully accessible web pages.
Easter Seals of Massachusetts - www.eastersealsma.org
The Technology Center is a hands-on resource for teachers, rehabilitation professionals and consumers. They provide assessment and consultations for consumers and offer access to hardware, software and adaptive devices. They also provide consultations for educators and therapists.
Verizon - www.verizon.com
Provides information on products and services offered to those with disabilities. Click on For Your Home then go to AccessAbility.
Assistive Technology News - www.axistive.com
Website with Assistive Technology News
