Children and Youth
Health Management for Adults with Chronic Conditions:
Adults with Neurological Conditions:
Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Adults with serious mental illness
Older adults with low vision
The National Council on Independent Living is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabiliti advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities
The Council is charged with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the implementation of the State Plan for Independent Living.
"The Independent Living Association Work Team is a community partner think tank serving as a local advisor to the program staff."
Site describes itself as providing, "Impartial advice on selecting the best mobility aids including mobility scooters, rollators, walking frames, wheelchairs and home aids to keep you active and help you lead a fulfilling and independent life no matter your age." Also has information on Home Aids, Caregiving, Wellbeing (Getting a guide dog, Accessing government assistance).
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List of resources for people living with a disability
Source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
MAOT is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides a professional community for its members. MAOT represents occupational therapy to the public, engages in activities to advocate for the profession, and provides continuing education opportunities for members.
Promotes the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.
Supports professionals working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination.
Free, easy-to-use resources for parents and care providers of children with disabilities, including Guides for IEP's, Special Ed., SSI, Health Insurance, and Guardianship. These Guides are written in plain language with action steps and are developed and reviewed with subject matter experts, based on the latest research and best practices. Exceptional Lives also provides a Disability Resource Directory, a searchable online database of disability programs and providers in Massachusetts.
The Directory is designed for parents and caregivers of children or adults with developmental disabilities – and professional care providers that serve them. It contains more than 1,200 resources in 54 service categories in areas such as:
--Therapy (including speech, PT, OT, and ABA providers)
--Education
--Employment (including transition & vocational programs)
--Medical & clinical
--Adult programs (including housing & transportation services)
--Parent & caregiver support
--Legal help
--Social & recreational (including after-school programs & summer camps)
--Sibling support, family grants, and more.
A resource hub about the specific aspects of aging in place. Unbiased, informative guides help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions about their homes, finances, health, activities of daily living (ADL) and independent living.
Comprehensive information for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Provides the Basics, Living With, Statistics, Research, Find an Expert, mobility aids and assistive devices, and more.
Source: https://libguides.worcester.edu