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Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.
The Massachusetts Society of Optometry is a professional organization of licensed optometrists in the Commonwealth. In addition to the information it offers to the public on eye care, consumers can search their website by zip code or name of their town to obtain a list of optometrists practicing in their local area. A more specific…
This is the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. The staff will answer questions related to the disease (medications, symptoms, therapy) and provides information on services available to individuals and families dealing with the disease, including local support groups. APDA’s Massachusetts’s Chapter also provides funding to support health and wellness programs across the…
AARP is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people as they age. It focuses its efforts and resources in a variety of areas including health care, employment security and retirement planning. AARP has offices in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and…
This agency distributes donated furniture, linens, personal care products, and household items to newly transitioned families; provides legislative educational workshops to recently displaced families; mobilizes the faith community to address solutions to homelessness; and trains volunteers to assist the homeless in applying for shelter. This is a statewide advocacy agency.
This Center offers English for Speakers of Other Languages classes; a pre-school program; computer classes; citizenship preparation classes; an outreach program for Cambodian and Vietnamese communities; and an Elders’ Program. The Elders’ Program (Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese communities) provides transportation and translation for social services and medical needs and offers social events and interaction to prevent…
The Elder, Health and Disability Impact Advocacy provides advice and assistance with guardianship reform, improving access to hospital services, and transportation services for people with disabilities and ensuring acess to health care services.
This is a statewide health care advocacy organization that seeks to create a consumer-centered health care system that provides comprehensive, affordable, accessible, culturally competent, high quality care, and consumer education for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
This Regional Support Center is the focal point in the federal government for serving older persons, their families and people with disabilities. It provides resources that support community living. By funding services and supports provided by networks of community-based organizations, and through investments in research and innovation, ACL helps elders and people with disabilities live…
This agency is part of the International Institute of New England that is based in Boston and helps refugees and immigrants become active participants in the social, political and economic life of America. It assists families with housing, professional case management, cultural orientation, and linguistically appropriate navigation of services. It offers English and job readiness…
This is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Its mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure. It offers programs of awareness, public and health professional education, advocacy…