Resources

  • Accessibility Resources: Commonwealth of Massachusetts resources
  • All Out Adventures: Promotes health, community, and independence for people with disabilities, and their family and friends, through outdoor recreation.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act - Protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
  • Center for Human Development - All in barrier-free recreation
  • Disability Law Center: Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities.
  • Family Empowerment: A family support center for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Hampshire and Franklin counties.
  • ICE Rights: National Immigrant Justice Center
  • Manna Soup Kitchen: A standalone nonprofit, serving meals every week between St. John’s kitchen and Edwards Church.
  • Massachusetts Architectural Access Board: The Architectural Access Board (AAB) develops and enforces regulations designed to make public buildings accessible to, functional for, and safe for use by persons with disabilities.
  • Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD): Enforces the Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws by investigating complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other aspects of everyday life.
  • Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD): MOD helps people understand their disability rights and obligations, and how to comply with the law.
  • Northampton ADA Transition Plan: Prepared by the Northampton Disability Commission in 2019.
  • Northampton Disability Commission and recording of Resource Fair July 2024: Addresses local issues affecting people with disabilities, advises municipal officials on compliance with state and federal laws, coordinates programs with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, and reviews City policies, services, and facilities for accessibility.
  • Northampton Survival Center - Dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income individuals and families throughout Hampshire County by providing nutritious food and other resources.
  • SEPAC: The mission of the Northampton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to work for the understanding, respect, support, and appropriate education of all children with disabilities in our community.
  • Stavros Center for Independent Living: Advocacy, support, and empowerment for individuals with disabilities.
  • Tides for Reproductive Freedom - Dedicated to providing financial and practical support for people across race, gender, sexuality, spirituality, ethnicity, ability, and history seeking access to abortion services.
  • TRIAD Medical Equipment Lending Program: A specialized way to guarantee the safety of older citizens; provides house numbering, community shredding, the file of life, a drug take-back, safe-entry lock boxes, and sand for seniors; lends medical equipment to seniors.
  • Unpaved Trails for All: Advocacy for and a resource list of unpaved accessible trails.
  • Whole Children: Recreation, social, and enrichment programs for people of all abilities and ages.
  • Whole Selves: Relationship education for people with disabilities.