Disability Resources
Disability Resources
- MetroWest Center for Independent Living Disability Services – Information for those with disabilities, including information on housing, advocacy, health, travel, animals, and much more.
- Disability Advocacy – Information about how to get involved with MetroWest Center for Independent Living advocacy.
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)- The Department of Developmental Services provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community.
- Reporting Abuse and Neglect of Persons with Disabilities – Provides information on what kind of treatment is reportable and instructions on how to report it.
- MassAbility– Empowers people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. Their programs and services expand possibilities in careers and training, home and community life, and legal rights and benefits – including disability determination for federal programs.
- Mass Rehab Disability Services – Provides an overview of services available through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), including community living, disability determination services , and vocational rehabilitation.
- MA Commission for the Blind – Increases independence and self-determination of those who are legally blind by providing employment opportunities & social rehabilitation.
- MA Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) – Works with private & public entities to ensure that opportunities throughout MA are accessible to those who are deaf & hard of hearing.
- AARP Member Hearing Aid Discount: Members get 20% off hearing aids and 15% off accessories.
- Brain Injury Association of MA – Provides information and assistance for brain injury survivors, their families, and those who care for them.
- State Head Injury Program (SHIP) – Explains services available for persons with traumatic brain injuries.
Free Medical Equipment
- ReQuipment – Free Medical Equipment – Search for gently-used medical equipment that has been refurbished, repaired and made available for free to those who need it.
- Sudbury Senior Center Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet– Provides free gently-used durable medical equipment such as walkers, wheel chairs, lifts and more to Sudbury residents. (978) 443-3055