General Resources Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD): AHEAD is an international organization promoting excellence through education, communication, and training. Founded in 1977, AHEAD addresses the need and concern for upgrading the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in higher education. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC): The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission assists individuals with disabilities to live independently and go to work. MRC is the agency of the Commonwealth responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services, and for eligibility determination for the SSI/SSDI (federal) benefits programs for Massachusetts citizens with disabilities. Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD): The Massachusetts Office on Disability was created in 1981, under Chapter 6, Sec. 185 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The purpose of the Law is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. It works to assure the advancement of legal rights and for the promotion of maximum opportunities, supportive services, accommodations and accessibility in a manner which fosters dignity and self determination. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind: The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to blind individuals, leading to independence and full community participation. Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the principal agency in the Commonwealth on behalf of people of all ages who are deaf and hard of hearing, established by Chapter 716 of the Acts of 1985, which amended Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6 § 191-197. DisabilityInfo.org: The DisabilityInfo.org web site helps people with disabilities, their families, and service providers find disability-related resources in Massachusetts. DisabilityInfo.org has information on a wide variety of programs, agencies, and services for Massachusetts residents with disabilities. Job Accommodation Network (JAN): JAN is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, ADA and the employability of people with disabilities. |
On Campus Resources Best Places to Study on Campus If you're looking for distraction-reduced places on campus to get your academic work done, please visit the link below to learn about recommended locations: Tutoring Support Peer and Professional Tutoring is provided for students through the Academic Enrichment Center. Professional Tutoring is available in Writing, Math, Science, and Managment. Peer Tutoring is provided in many other subject areas. Please see the Academic Tutoring portal page for additional information. |