Disabilities & Special Needs

Camp Rainbow serves 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!

We provide mentoring to youth and adults with disabilities to reach their full potential.

We have several support groups, meetings, and events happening virtually for parents and their children.

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.

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.

Supporting youth with special needs in afterschool/summer programming

The disability indicator program is a voluntary program that helps 911 call takers identify if a person calling needs special assistance during an emergency.

The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.

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 is Cambridge Public Schools’ preschool program for students with disabilities. The program provides services for preschool aged children 3 to 5 years of age.

We provide group sessions (currently via Zoom) about how to safely ride the MBTA to groups of older adults and persons with disabilities. Safety, trip planning, accessibility, how to read maps, etc.

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.

We issue temporary Cambridge disability parking permits to residents and individuals who work in Cambridge.

We're actively accepting referrals, operating via Telehealth, and providing mental health supports for children and families struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges.

Do you have questions or need more information about your child’s development?

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.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of babies and young children who may need help with their development.

This free online Guide will help you find disability benefits through health insurance, including Medicaid.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide will help you to apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income).

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.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for people with disabilities and their families.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of teens who have a developmental disability.

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.

We promote Community, Housing, Access, and Independence for children and adults of all abilities, strengths, and needs.

We help aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances through a variety of support services.