Disabilities & Special Needs

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.

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.

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.

The disability indicator program is voluntary for both the community and its residents.

Supporting youth with special needs in afterschool/summer programming

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Our programs are designed to strengthen families and support individuals with hope and dignity through life transitions.