COVID-19 Update: Contact programs to confirm information.City of Cambridge COVID-19 Updates
Free Delivery Service: Cambridge Bicycle Safety
Cambridge Bicycle Safety
Sign up to receive free deliveries. Our volunteer cyclists will pick up store orders and deliver items to seniors, vulnerable residents, disabled people, and people that live alone.
Free Delivery Service: Helping Hands
Helping Hands
We help senior citizens, the immuno-compromised, and people with disabilities or preexisting medical conditions by organizing a volunteer to deliver groceries, medicine, and other necessary supplies.
Virtual SEPAC Parent Supports & Activities
Cambridge Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and Cambridge Public Schools
We have several support groups, meetings, and events happening virtually for parents and their children.
Home Visiting Programs Guide
Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership (B-3)
A home visiting programs' primary purpose is to support and encourage parents and caregivers, share information, and connect families with resources in their home and/or a convenient location.
Office of Student Services
Cambridge Public Schools
The Office of Student Services (OSS) includes a variety of services, supports and programs dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities.
911 Disability Indicator Program
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The disability indicator program is voluntary for both the community and its residents.
People with Disabilities COVID-19 Resource Guide
Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and City of Cambridge
We put together this list of resources to help people with disabilities get their basic needs met during this public health crisis of COVID-19.
Community Needs Support: Cambridge Mutual Aid Network
Cambridge Mutual Aid Network
We provide a platform for people share their offerings (goods, services, misc.) with those in the community who may need them and volunteers that can address your COVID-19 needs when posted.
Cambridge Temporary Disability Parking Permit Program (CCPD)
Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)
We issue temporary Cambridge disability parking permits to residents and individuals who work in Cambridge.
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
Virtual Mental Health Services for Children and Families: Riverside Community Care Community Service Agency
Riverside Community Care
We're actively accepting referrals, operating via Telehealth, and providing mental health supports for children and families struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges.
Questions about Child Development?
Center for Families
Do you have questions or need more information about your child’s development?
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.
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.
Services for Older Adults
Jewish Family and Children's Service
We help aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances through a variety of support services.
Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) at the MSC
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
RiversideThe STAR program serves low-income Cambridge tenants facing eviction who have been issued a Summary Process Summons and Complaint, offering financial and clinical support towards tenancy preservation.
Virtual Mentoring: Partners for Youth with Disabilities
Partners for Youth with Disabilities
We provide mentoring to youth and adults with disabilities to reach their full potential.
VIRTUAL: PYD Volunteer Mentors
Partners for Youth with Disabilities
We provide mentoring to youth and adults with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Activities & Resources for Children at Home with Special Needs Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
We've collected a list of resources and activities for children and adults with special needs that parents can use while they're at home.
What to Do If Your Child Has Autism Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, online, easy-to-read Guide helps families know what to do if their child may have autism, or if they are already diagnosed.
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.
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.
Health Insurance Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free online Guide will help you find disability benefits through health insurance, including Medicaid.
SSI Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide will help you to apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income).
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.