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The Federation for Children with Special Needs  www.fcsn.org

Easter Seals Massachusetts
info@eastersealsma.org
State Headquarters:
484 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
800-922-8290 (voice) 
800-564-9700 (tty) 
508-831-9768 (fax) 
Boston
89 South Street, 1st Floor
Boston, MA  02111
617-226-2640
New Bedford
256 Union Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-992-3128

Family Ties: A statewide information and support network for families of children with special needs and/or chronic illness.  www.massfamilyties.org

Massachusetts Families Organzing For Change
www.mfofc.org  or 800 406-3632

Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress /www.mdsc.org/ or 1-800-664-MDSC

Assistive Technology Equipment - MassMATCH
www.massmatch.org

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Boston, MA.
1-866-682-9955 (Toll Free)
617-204-3851
TTY 617-204-3815

 

 




 

 

Early Intervention 

Valley Infant Development Service (VIDS): Child & Family Services of Pioneer Valley, Inc.:
Serving Springfield, West Springfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, Orange,
Worcester and Western/Central Massachusetts. Call 1-800-232-0510.
VIDSs offers:
- Early intervention for children ages 0-3,
Developmental evaluations
- In-home services, coordination of services and referrals,
- Playgroups, lending program for
equipment, books and videos.

The ARCs of Massachusetts 

The Arc is devoted to promoting, servicing and supporting all families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc's National Website is www.thearc.org
For a complete list of the MASSACHUSETTS's ARC programs:
www.spedchildmass.com/autism_aspergers

Learning Disabilities 

-LDWorldwide is Weston based and support parents, individuals with LD, ADHD, dyslexia, reading difficulties, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, processing disorders, language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities. www.ldworldwide.org
-LD Online offers information on language-based learning disabilites (LBLD) such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders. www.ldonline.org


Learning Disabilites Association of America information and resources on dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and ADHD on national, state and local levels. www.ldanatl.org/

Language-Based Learning Disabilities
is a 17-page booklet that defines and describes the impact of LBLD, and introduces the effective interventions for addressing the needs of children with LBLD.       http://www.landmarkoutreach.org/publications2.htm 

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international site that consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families regarding dyslexia. www.interdys.org

Social Programs 

Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.  Many social and recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities, especially adults, living in the Metro-West area. www.gmpinc.org or 508-485-4227.

 Is your Organziation hosting a free or low cost event that is open to the public and serves the disability community? Send us the details here.

    To send information about upcoming events contact: info@spedchildmass.com  or 508-303-3424


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