Employment Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for people with disabilities and their families.
DHSP Inclusion Initiative
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP), DHSP Cambridge Youth Programs, DHSP Childcare Afterschool Programs, and DHSP Community Schools
Mid CambridgeSupporting youth with special needs in afterschool/summer programming
OSS Summer Services (Extended Year)
Cambridge Public Schools
We offer a variety of services, supports and programs dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students who have a documented risk of regression during the summer months.
Early Intervention Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of children aged 0-3 who may need special services to help with their development.
Special Start
Cambridge Public Schools
Baldwin Cambridgeport and The Port The Port Neighborhood 9 East Cambridge Mid Cambridge Cambridgeport North CambridgeSpecial Start is Cambridge Public Schools’ preschool program for students with disabilities. The program provides services for preschool aged children 3 to 5 years of age.
SNAP Food Assistance: Massachusetts DTA
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Outside CambridgeSNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered by DTA.
Creating a Disability-Friendly Workplace Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free online Guide will help you to learn how to hire and support people with disabilities, and how to connect with organizations who can help you with every aspect of this process.
Exceptional Lives Guardianship Guide
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of teens who have a developmental disability.
Health Insurance Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free online Guide will help you find disability benefits through health insurance, including Medicaid.
Legal Services at De Novo
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
East CambridgeDe Novo provides free civil legal aid in the areas of family law, immigration, housing and disability benefits.
Transition to Adulthood Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of children and young adults who have a disability or an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) at school.
Meet an Animal with Mass Audubon
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 13 3pm – 4pm
Meet live wildlife as you compare their physical and behavioral adaptations and how these relate to their roles within an ecosystem.
Disabilities Resource Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This is a free Resource Directory of disability services in Massachusetts. Use your information to find programs near you that will meet your family's needs.
CPL Nature Club: Garden Story Time (O'Connell)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 16 3:30pm – 4pm
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes about gardens and growing things!
Read to a Dog (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 9 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Read with Ana the Therapy Dog!
Special Education Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of children aged 3-22 who may need special services because of a developmental or learning disability.
After School Stories and Crafts (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 1 4pm – 5pm
Also: Wednesday, May 8 4pm – 5pm; Wednesday, May 15 4pm – 5pm; and Wednesday, May 22 4pm – 5pm
Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories.
Paint and Sip at the Library (O'Connell)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 7 2pm – 5pm
Please join us Tuesday, May 7th from 2:00-5:00, and treat yourself or a loved one to flowers!
XR Lab 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, May 11 9:30am – 10:30am
Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented realit
Boudreau Branch Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 8 12pm – 1pm
May Title: There There by Tommy Orange.
Delivery and Senior Services at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.
SSI Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide will help you to apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income).
Adult Book Group (O'Connell)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 21 6:30pm – 7:30pm
May selection: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Camp Rainbow
DHSP Recreation
We serve children and youth (ages 6-22) with disabilities by providing a super fun summer program full of outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, crafts, cooking, and more!
What To Do When You Think Your Child May Be Different Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of babies and young children who may need help with their development.