MIT is committed to providing effective accommodations for all members of the MIT community and visitors with a disability. Confidential consultations are available with the Human Resources manager of disability services, with the MIT Work-Life Center, MIT Medical and the MIT Adaptive Technology Information Center.
Here are links to services MIT provides as well as other useful links to Massachusetts resources that might help you or family members navigate life with a disability.
Consultation with manager about disability services, including obtaining accommodations for those with physical and emotional disability issues (Sharon Clarke: 617-258-0617 or clarke@mit.edu).
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Consultation on education and community services for children and adult family members with special needs.
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Information retrieval services, research assistance, adaptive equipment.
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Information technology resources and services for MIT community members and visitors with disabilities.
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Provided by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
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Programs and services.
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Boston-based: services, information and links for parents.
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Information and resources on mental illness.
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Disability services and information, sponsored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Sponsored by DisabilityResources.org; guide to disability resources on the Internet.
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Disability-specific information for people with disabilities residing in Massachusetts.
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Very responsive to concerns of Cambridge residents and visitors with disabilities; also provides information, referral, coordination and technical assistance to public and private entities interested in providing access to people with disabilities.
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Offers training and clinical and employment services; does research, consultation and community outreach to improve the inclusion of people with disabilities at school, work, home and in the community.
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Outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.
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Search for accommodations, activities and events that are accessible; also has links to camps and outdoor/indoor activities for children with physical and cognitive disabilities.
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A monthly film group at a theatre in Brookline.
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Has an adaptive sailing program; located in East Boston.
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Accessible services, stations and buses.
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Call 1-888-872-6721 for a wheelchair-accessible taxi, 24/7.
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