Massachusetts Office on Disability
Mission and History
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) was created in 1981, by M.G.L. c. 6, sec. 185, as the state advocacy agency that serves people with disabilities of all ages. MOD's primary mission is to ensure access.
Recent Initiatives
State of Civil Rights in the Commonwealth
Have you, or someone you know, faced discrimination or simply felt unwelcome, in looking for an apartment or a house? In looking for employment? Or simply trying to get into a public place? Read more...Model Employer Initiative
Governor Patrick launches Initiative to foster employment of people with disabilities.
Emergency Preparedness
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD), in partnership with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency,* hosted meetings to bring together people with disabilities and local emergency preparedness professionals. The results of the meetings, which explore how to ensure that people with disabilities have the assistance they need in times of emergency are available by selecting from the following links.
Recommendations of the Massachusetts Task Force on Emergency Preparedness and People Requiring Additional Assistance, September 2008
Task Force Recommendations
(section by section)