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Resources for Adults on the Spectrum

 

Government Benefits (State and Federal)

 Mass Health Common Health(State Benefit)

  • Mass Health Common Health Mass Gov.
  • MassHealth
  • Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative – Mass Health services through Mass Health-under 21

 Social Security Income – SSI (Federal Benefit)

  • Supplemental Social Security Benefit – SSI
  • Adult Disability Starter Kit – SSI
  • Understanding SSI Home Page 2016 Edition

Insurance Information and Resources

  • Autism Insurance Resource Center
  • BenePlan
  • Mass Health Common Health Fact Sheet
  • Healthcare Coverage for Adults with ASD -Frequently Asked Question
  •  Local Health Centers that Assist with Mass Health Applications

 Mass Gov. Departments and Divisions

Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

  • Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Mass. Gov.
  • Eligibility Fact Sheet for Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders, Prader‐Willi Syndrome and Smith‐Magenis Syndrome
  • DDS Eligibility Birth – 4  pdf format of DDS Eligibility Birth - 4 docx format of DDS Eligibility Birth - 4
  • Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD – Desde el Nacimiento hasta los 4 Años de Edad  pdf format of Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD - Desde el Nacim docx format of Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD - Desde el Nacim
  • DDS Eligibility Application for Ages of 5 – 22 and Ages 22 and Above  pdf format of DDS Eligibility Application for Ages of 5 - 22 and Ages docx format of DDS Eligibility Application for Ages of 5 - 22 and Ages
  • Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD – Entre 5 y 22 años de edad & 22 años de edad o más  pdf format of Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD - Entre 5 y 22 añ docx format of Solicitud de Elegibilidad para el DSD - Entre 5 y 22 añ

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – (MRC)

  • Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) – Mass. Gov.
  • MRC in Worcester
  • MRC in Fitchburg
  • MRC in Milford
  • MRC in Sturbridge

MRC Independent Living Centers

  • Independent Living Center Philosophy and Overview
  • Center for Living and Working

 Department of Mental Health (DMH)

  • DDS DMH Joint Agency Autism Plan
  • Department of Mental Health – Mass. Gov.
  • Applying for Mental Health Services
  • Adult Application for DMH Mental Health Services (English)

DMH Clubhouse Programs

  • Genesis Clubhouse – Worcester
  • Westwinds Clubhouse – Fitchburg  ( must be DMH eligible)
  • Tradewinds Clubhouse – Southboro ( must be DMH eligible)
    Options Clubhouse – Marlboro

 Diagnostic Resources

Diagnostic Centers

  • UMass Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDO) 
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Laurie Center – Lexington
  • National Autism Center

Neuropsychologists (Referred by Families and Associates)

  • Alan Rooney Psy.D (Takes Blue Cross /Blue Shield Only)
  • Dr David Kent (Takes Mass Health &  Blue Cross /Blue Shield)
  • Dr. David Nowell  (Takes Mass Health &  Blue Cross /Blue Shield)
  • Dr. Robert Holloway (Takes Mass Health Only)

Primary Care Physicians (Referred by Families and Associates)

  • Dr. Lester P. Mietkiewicz – North Grafton

Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

Emergency Mental Health Services

  • Emergency Services Programs
  • CHL Community Based Emergency Services – North Central & Worcester
  • Riverside Community Care – South Valley
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center Emergencies

Behavioral / Mental Health Agency Providers

  • List of Mental Health Providers In Worcester 8/15
  • Riverside Community Care – South Valley
  • Perkins Behavioral Health Center – Lancaster, Mass Health and other Insurances

Psychiatrists (Referred by Families or Associates)

  • Dr Steven Auster – Wellesley
  • Dr Amjad BahnassiWorcester
  • Dr Jean Frazier Worcester
  • Dr Carole JohnsonWhitinsville
  • Dr Keith LevyWestboro
  • Dr Brian MazmanianFramingham
  • Dr Peter Metz Worcester
  • Dr. Christopher McDougalLexington
  • Dr. Laura PolitteLexington

Therapists Experienced with High Level Autism /Aspergers – Referred by Families or Associates

  •  Troy LeBlanc, LMHC – North Central Mass Health & Major Insurances
  •  Fran Peterson, MEd,CAGS,LMHC – Fallon, BC/BS, Private Pay
  • John Bonina, LICSW – Worcester – Various Insurances
  • Perkins Behavioral Health Center – Lancaster, Mass Health and other Insurances

 Vocational / Employment Resources

  • The Spectrum Careers
  • Ticket to Work
  • Forward Motion Coaching
  • Jobs Without Limits
  • Work Without Limits
  • Employment First
  • Workforce Central -Worcester
  • North Central Career Centers
  • Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
  • Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
  • Reach Hire MA
  • Youth Build /Training Resources of America -Worcester

Transportation Resources

  • Worcester Regional Transit Authority
  • Worcester Paratransit
  • Montachusett Transit Authority
  • Montachusett Transit Authority ADA Program
  • Montachusett Transit Authority ADA Van Service
  • RideMatch
  • Mass RIDES
  • MetroWest Regional Transit Authority – Milford Area
  • MetroWest Regional Transit Authority ADA Paratransit
  • Transportation – Resources By Type – Resources in MetroWest 

Driving Resources

  • Taking the Wheel:Driving with Disabilities
  • Great Big Guide to Driving with Disabilities 
  • Driversprep.com
  • Central Mass. Safety Council, Inc. CMSC Auto School Inc.
  • The Official Website of Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
  • Adaptive Driving Program Inc. – Dedham 
  • Educated Driver 

Housing Resources

  • Autism Housing Pathways
  • Section 8 made simple Family Support Centers
  • Autism Housing Pathways Webinar– Thinking about Housing

Family Support Centers

  • Seven Hills Family Support Centers – Worcester/Fitchburg/Sturbridge
  • Kennedy-Donovan Center – Milford

Autism Spectrum Agencies, Resources & Organizations

High Cognitive Autism Agencies / Programs in MA

 

  • Asperger/Autism Network ( AANE) 
  • Mass General Hospital Aspire Program: Adult High Cognitive Spectrum Disorders

High Cognitive Autism Informational Resources

  • Asperger’s Disorder Homepage

Autism Spectrum Organizations

 

  • AFAM- Advocates for Autism Massachusetts
  • ASAN – Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  • Autistic Women’s Network 
  • Advancing Futures For Adults with Autism
  • Autism Coalition of MA
  • Autism Consortium
  • Autism National Committee
  • Autism Society of America – MA chapter
  • National Autism Association
  • Autism Speaks
  • Doug Flutie Jr Foundation
  • US Autism and Asperger Association 
  • Interactive Autism Network (IAN)

Disability Information and Resources

  • New England Index
  • Institute for Community Inclus
  •  Mass Families Organizing for Change
  • Family Ties
  • Disability Law Center
  • Benefits Disability.Gov.
  • Mass Office on Disabilities (ADA)

College and Post High School Education

Resources on Preparing for College

  • Transitioning to college tip sheet
  • ARC Massachusetts Preparing for College Rethinking College

Grants and Possible Financial Assistance and Scholarships

  • Consumer Empowerment Grants
  • Danny’s Wish – Grants for iPads
  • ACT today Treatment Grants
  • National Autism Association Helping Hand Grants
  • Autism Speaks – Autism Cares Grants
  • Autism Support Daily
  • Childrens Charity Fund
  • ModestNeeds
  • UnitedHealthCareChildrensFoundation
  • Act Today Autism Care & Treatment
  • Catholic Charities of Worcester County(Locations)
  • Elks.org
  • Wells Fargo Scholarships
  •  Buckfire & Buckfire Disability Scholarship
  •  John Lepping Memorial Scholarship
  • Microsoft disAbility Scholarships
  • Rehabmart.com Scholarships
  • Everspark Interactive Autism Awareness Scholarships
  • Terrill Foundation Scholarship
  • Promises Treatment Center Scholarships 
  • JC Runyon Scholarships
  • Business Plan Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

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