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Areas Of Support

Learn about our life-changing services and support for children and adults with disabilities, older adults, and their families in Massachusetts.

In this section:

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment, and elevating community.

We do this with life-changing Programs for children and adults with disabilities, and families. We achieve this through our nearly 200 community partners, including school districts and day rehabilitation centers throughout Massachusetts.

Our Programs

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    Alternative Finance Program

    The Massachusetts Alternative Finance Program improves the independence and quality of life of residents with disabilities through loan opportunities specifically for assistive technology devices and services. Individuals with disabilities and family members are encouraged to apply.
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    Assistive Technology (AT)

    Assistive Technology (AT) uses clinical expertise to help people with disabilities expand their independence by using devices to achieve greater access to education, employment, and their community.
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    Camp

    Various camp options are available across Massachusetts throughout the year!
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    College Navigator

    Our College Navigator program helps students build skills beyond the college classroom and into their communities to prepare them to reach their educational and employment goals.
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    Job Development & Placement Services

    Easterseals Massachusetts' experienced employment specialists provide training and ongoing support so people with disabilities can increase their skills and secure competitive jobs.
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    Recreation

    Easterseals Massachusetts is a proud provider of adaptive and supportive recreational programs for individuals with and without disabilities, statewide. A wide variety of programs are offered, including Accessible Martial Arts, Camp, and Adaptive Swimming.
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    Rehabilitation Services & Applied Behavior Analysis

    Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) provides a dedicated staff of Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP), Physical Therapists (PT), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to organizations throughout Massachusetts.
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    Therapeutic Services at The Bridge Center

    PT, OT, and SLPs utilize the natural environment to help individuals achieve their goals during 1-on-1 or group sessions. Sometimes, equine movement, known as Hippotherapy, is incorporated.
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    Youth Leadership & Mentoring

    At Easterseals Massachusetts, we invite disabled youth and young adults to take part in our free programs focusing on mentorship and leadership.

Other Services & Community Programs

Easterseals Massachusetts provides a variety of services to organizations to help with staffing needs. This includes collaborations with hospitals for community-based programs, schools to assist students with daily classroom activities, and professional business services, ESMART Services℠, which offers Human Resources, Information Technology, and Financial services.

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    Assistive Technology Tech Support & Training

    Consumer tech support can fulfill technology referrals for basic computer setups for MassAbility participants. Easterseals’ technicians can provide system delivery, setup, and technical support online, over the phone, or in person.
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    ESMART Services℠

    ESMA, a leader in providing disability services across Massachusetts, offers administrative and professional services to small nonprofits to support critical back-office functions.
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    Student Service Aides (SSA)

    ESMA dedicated Student Service Aides, also known as paraprofessionals, are available to contract to Massachusetts schools and specialized programs.