MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

The Personal Care Attendance (PCA) Program is a MassHealth program that helps people with permanent or chronic disabilities keep their independence, stay in the community, and manage their own personal…

How DDS uses the MASSCAP and ICAP to Prioritize Clients

This document gives information on how DDS uses the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Profile (MASSCAP) and Inventory of Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) to determine an individual’s priority for services. The…

Inclusion: Supporting All Students

This resource from the Nova Scotia Department of Education discusses the elements of inclusion, what to look for in schools that practice inclusion, and how to support inclusive education. http://studentservices.ednet.ns.ca/sites/default/files/inclusion.pdf

A Summary of the Evidence on Inclusive Education

This report from the Alana Foundation sought to identify research that demonstrates the benefits of inclusive education not only for students with disabilities, but especially for students without disabilities, since…

Statewide Family Support Directory – DDS

…begins by the submission of an Eligibility Application Form. More information about the eligibility process as well as the application forms can be found on the DDS website, www.mass.gov/dds. Eligibility…

A Place of My Own, Housing Workbooks and Course

…http://autismhousingpathways.org/Services/Presentations/#HousingWorkbooks AHP has also developed a free online course for people who want to learn more about finding a place to live, living independently, renting with roommates and more. https://ahphousing.teachable.com

Inclusive Education Webinar Series, Brookes Publishing

…these webinars you will:get invaluable insights from top experts, explore today’s hottest topics in inclusion, and learn practical tips and strategies you can use in your school right away. https://brookespublishing.com/training/inclusive-education/…

NCHPAD, Building Healthy Inclusive Communities

The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disability. NCHPAD is the premier resource…