Housing / Living in the Community Resources

A consumer-controlled Independent Living Center providing advocacy and services to people with disabilities seeking to live independently. Offers information and referral, advocacy, skills training, peer counseling, and transitions support.
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Y.E.S. is a service of the The Northeast Independent Living Program and provides services for young adults with disabilities ages 22-34 in three key areas of independent living. Employment, transportation and activities of daily living.

For an intake or more information please email Steven Michelson at smichelson@nilp.org or call 978-245-8469

Autism Housing Pathways educates families in Massachusetts about housing options for adults with developmental disabilities.

Represents 23 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across Massachusetts that provide programs and services aimed at creating opportunities, promoting economic mobility, and ending poverty.

The Turning 22 Independent Living Program is to design and implement transition services for young people who have a severe physical disability with mobility impairment, and who would need residential services after high school graduation or turning 22.

Through MassAbility, offers skills training and case management to support daily living for individuals with disabilities.

A Massachusetts program that provides discounted phone or internet services. Available to low-income individuals, including those receiving disability-related benefits.

Massachusetts programs that help cover heating costs (including system repairs) during the winter months for qualifying households.

Offers one-time heating assistance for eligible Massachusetts households facing financial hardship.

Through Mass.gov, a collection of resources to assist people struggling to pay utility bills.

Offers low-interest loans for assistive technology to enhance independence for individuals with disabilities.

A list of programs that let you borrow assistive technology through device demonstrations, loans, re-use opportunities, and equipment exchanges.

Through the Northeast Independent Living Program (NILP), eligible homeowners and small landlords can access 0% interest loans up to $50,000 ($30,000 for manufactured homes) for accessibility improvements.

Provides free or low-cost specialized telephone equipment for individuals with sensory or cognitive disabilities who meet income qualifications.

Offers device demonstrations, short-term loans, re-use services, and funding assistance for assistive technology.

Provides homemaker services—such as housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal assistance—for individuals under age 60 with disabilities.

For MassHealth or CommonHealth members who require help with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. Funds paid personal-care assistance, evaluated through a care-management agency.

Helps Mass Health members aged 3–64 with disabilities coordinate care and access to the services and supports you need to stay healthy, feel well, and improve your quality of life. Ideal for MassHealth members needing care navigation.

Through the Northeast Independent Living Program (NILP), eligible homeowners and small landlords can access 0% interest loans up to $50,000 ($30,000 for manufactured homes) for accessibility improvements.

Offers device demonstrations, short-term loans, reuse services, and funding programs for assistive technology.

Provides free or low-cost specialized telephone equipment for individuals with sensory or cognitive disabilities who meet income qualifications.