Independent Living Resources

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

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

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

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.

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

Offers interest-free or low-interest loans up to $30,000 for accessible home improvements through regional providers.

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.

Represents 23 Community Action Agencies (CAAs)- local private and public non-profit organizations that help people achieve self-sufficiency-  across Massachusetts that provide programs and services aimed at creating opportunities, promoting economic mobility, and ending poverty.

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

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

Through MassAbility, provides independent-living support, peer counseling, and skills-building for young adults transitioning to adulthood.

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