MassAbility breaks down barriers and empowers people with disabilities to live independent lives on their own terms. Our programs and services expand possibilities in careers and training, home and community life, and legal rights and benefits.
What we’re about
Vision
We envision a Commonwealth that is open to all, where everyone can seize their true potential and contribute fully to our communities and the world.
Mission
We work together to break down barriers and make a better state possible for people with disabilities–one that is truly equitable, accessible, and inclusive.
Core principles
At MassAbility, our core principles guide our work, our relationships with our partners, and every interaction we have with our participants.
- People first: We define what we do, first and foremost, by the impact it has on those we serve. Our goal is not just to deliver services; it’s to empower people to live life on their own terms.
- We are change agents: Together with our stakeholders and partners, we are changing life in Massachusetts for the better, making it more equitable, accessible, and inclusive for people with disabilities. We break down barriers, set standards, and lead the way forward.
- Community matters: We cannot achieve our vision alone. That’s why community is integral to what we do. We stand with our partners, allies, and individuals with disabilities, and we measure our success in the relationships we build and nurture. We take every opportunity to amplify the voice of our community.
- Our work is for all: We partner with people with disabilities–and what we do benefits everyone. Inclusivity is good for society, good for business, good for our culture. When we break down barriers, we make life better for all.
Home and Community Life Services
MassAbility Home and Community Life services give you the training, technology, and support to live independently at home and in the community.
Services include:
- Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
- Home Care
- Supported Living
- Assistive Technology (AT)
- Brain Injury Services
- Home Modification Loans
Career Services
Our Career Services [also referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)] helps you find a job that fits your life.
Services include:
- Counseling and guidance
- Interest and aptitude testing
- Diagnostic evaluations
- College and vocational training
- Job placement assistance
- Assistive technology
- School to work
- Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for youth
- Employer consultation
- Communication access services (including ASL interpreters and multiple language translation)
Benefits and Rights
With Benefits and Rights services, you can access the benefits you deserve, resolve service disputes, and protect your rights as a Massachusetts resident.
Services include:
- Disability Determination Services (DDS)
- Benefits counseling
- Protective services
- Service disputes
Other essential services
Whether you are working toward your professional goals, living more independently at home, or expanding your participation in the community, our essential services make it possible to get the most of what MassAbility has to offer:
Services services include:
- Assistive technology (AT)
- Transportation
- Financial support
Creating a better Massachusetts
For too long, people with disabilities have faced barriers in their path to independence and self determination. At MassAbility, we’ve worked to change that. We provide services that meet people with disabilities where they are, so they can thrive in every aspect of life and reach their full potential. Together, we are building a better Massachusetts—one that includes everyone and creates opportunity for all.
Looking for a specific service?
To make our services and programs easier to find, we often name them with acronyms or abbreviations.
For your reference, we’ve created a list of these acronyms and abbreviations on our service directory page.