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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 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) is in charge of certain health insurance consumer protections under Massachusetts law. The OPP provides the following assistance to consumers: health insurance consumer appeals, issues enrollment waivers and general information for consumers about health insurance. OPP also collects and posts certain information reported by health insurance companies who offer…
CHAPA is the primary statewide housing advocacy and research organization in Massachusetts. It is a non-profit agency that represents all interests in the housing field including developers, homeowners, tenants, bankers, real estate brokers, property managers and government officials. Its mission is to encourage the production and preservation of housing that is affordable to low-income families…
This organization offers patients and their families a variety of services including, but not limited to, an early evaluation screening program, kidney disease information, information on organ donation, and a list of pertinent resources. It also provides information to professionals.
The Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (MHLAC) was established by the Massachusetts legislature to secure and protect the legal rights of persons involved in mental health and retardation programs in Massachusetts. The legal staff provides legal referrals, information, and advice to individuals, lawyers, mental health professionals and the general public.
MCDHH is the central agency in the Commonwealth providing information, referral, public education and many specialized services for people who are deaf, late-deafened or hard of hearing. It offers a variety of services/programs including interpreter services, public education on all issues related to hearing loss, and case management and social services. It contracts with agencies…
This is the state’s designated agency to oversee and administer the Commonwealth’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Its primary mission is to ensure access and it serves people of all ages with disabilities. This Office has three main components: the Government Services Program, the Client Services Program, and the Community Services Program.
This is the state agency that provides a wide range of social and rehabilitation services to legally blind Massachusetts residents of all ages. Programs and services include; vocational rehabilitation, independent living social services, asssitive technology, specialized services for specific populations (children, elders, those who are deaf/blind), rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, vending facilities program, and…