Valuable Resources
Residential
- ADA Standards For Accessible Design – The Department has assembled this official online version of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) to bring together the information in one easy-to-access location.
- ElderCare Locator – A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
- Information on Disabilities Exchange – A wealth of information for people with disabilities, their friends, families and the people who serve them.
Helpful Phone Numbers
- 211 is for information and referral on social service resources available in a state.
- 311 provides information and referrals on various basic services available in a municipality.
Commercial
- ADA Certification of State and Local Accessibility Requirements - Certification of a state or local accessibility code allows business owners, builders, developers, and architects to rely on their state or local plan approval and building inspection processes for assistance with ADA compliance through the implementation of certified accessibility requirements.
- Olmstead plan- Massachusetts, Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities.
- Various Funding Sources for Home Modifications – Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) Home Modification Resources
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