MNIP News from DisabilityInfo.org

Winter Adaptive Sports & Recreation Activities for People with Disabilities

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fuel Assistance Resources

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Holidays

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Holiday Assistance Resources 2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Veterans' Resources

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Publications

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The INDEX Disability Blog

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Emergency Service Programs for Mental Health Crisis / Emergency

Monday, September 22, 2011

Recovery Learning Communities

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Autism Insurance Resource Center Receives Support from Mass DD Council

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Special Edition: Autism Insurance and MassHealth - Time Sensitive Information

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Employment Resources

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Newest Members

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Upcoming Disability Events

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Assistive Technology Resources

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Autism Insurance Resource Center

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Options Counseling

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Optometrists Added to Physician Registry

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Summer Camp Resources

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Accessible Transportation

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Winter Accessible Recreational Activities

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fuel Assistance Program

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Holidays

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Disability News

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thanksgiving Holiday Meals

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Veterans' Resources

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SUPPORT CONFERENCE: Sharing Collective Expertise & Supporting your MNIP Colleagues

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Podiatrists Added to Physician Registry

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New England INDEX Disability Blog Coming Soon

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Long Term Care Options Counseling Program

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Questions about Medicare? Ask a SHINE (Medicare) Counselor!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Multicultural Resources at Disabilityinfo.org

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Fact Sheet Library

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Technology for Updating INDEX Databases

Wednesday, June 10, 2010

Transitioning to Adult Program (TAP)

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Turning 22 Independent Living Program

Friday, May 13, 2010

Summer Recreation Opportunities

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Newest Member: New England ADA Center

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Disability News

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Test Your Information Quickness!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2010 US Census Needs Your Assistance

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Members

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Let Disabilityinfo.org Help You Find the Resources You Need

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP's Newest Members

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Locating Area or Local Offices in Your Town

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read about using the Town / Area Cross Reference database to find information about local disability related agencies!

MADIL now offers ability to search in many languages

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Information on MADIL's translation tool!

Clear Helper

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Project about Web Accessibility for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Thanksgiving Holiday Meals

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View information on Holiday meals for those in need.

Veteran Resources

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read about resources available for Veterans in Massachusetts

North East Regional MNIP Meeting Resources

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View I&R resources shared by MNIP Specialists in the Northeast Region.

Massachusetts Emergency Service Programs for Mental Health Crisis / Emergency

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Find out information about Massachusetts Emergency Service Programs.

Massachusetts PCA Directory Helps Elders and People with Disabilities Find Personal Care Assistants More Easily

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View information about the new web-based Massachusetts PCA directory!

Legal Resources

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View Legal resources shared by MNIP specialists

Health & Mental Health Resources

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View Health & Mental Health resources shared by MNIP specialists

Emergency, Employment & Energy Resources

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View Emergency, Employment & Energy Resourcesshared by MNIP specialists

Financial Resources

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View Financial Resources shared by MNIP specialists

Multicultural Resources

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View Multicultural Resources shared by MNIP specialists.

I & R / Case Management Resources

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View I&R / Case Management resources shared by MNIP specialists. Welcome to Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS),our newest MNIP Member!

Food & Nutrition Resources

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View food and nutrition resources shared by MNIP I&R specialists.

Furniture & Household Goods - Donation Resources

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View furniture & household resources shared by MNIP I&R specialists.

Transportation Resources

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View transportation resources shared by MNIP I & R specialists. Also, view the full report of the MNIP 2009 regional meetings

Housing and Related Services Resources

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View housing resources shared by MNIP I & R specialists

Help for People Living at Home Resources

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View resources shared by MNIP I & R specialists.

Role of Information and Referral in Times of Economic Crisis: A Report on MNIP Regional Meetings, 2009

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A brief summary of our MNIP Regional Meetings, 2009

Long Term Care Options Counseling Program

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Information on the Long Term Care Options Counseling Program in MA.

MNIP's Newest Member

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our newest MNIP member, Special Olympics Massachusetts' Healthy Athletes Program!

MNIP's Newest Member

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Welcomes Jewish Vocational Service - Projects with Industry as its newest member. Also, a reminder to register for one of the MNIP Region Meetings.

2009 MNIP Regional Meetings

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Registration Information for Upcoming Regional Meetings!

Multicultural Resources

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Multicultural information on our site has recently been updated!

MNIP REGIONAL MEETINGS -- SAVE THE DATE!

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This year we are having regional meetings at locations in your region!

Support Conference

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Support Conference provides an opportunity for you to inform and collaborate with your colleagues at other MNIP Agencies

Update Your Records at Disabilityinfo.org

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Update your agency's record in the Resource Database. It's easy and quick!

Benefit Programs / Employment Support Services for Massachusetts Residents with Disabilities

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Information on Benefit Programs in Massachusetts.

MassMATCH Web site

Wednesday, December 19, 2008

Introduction to MassMATCH, a resource for assistive technology in Massachusetts.

MNIP's Newest Member

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our newest MNIP member, Wakefield Commission on Disability Issues.

Local / Community & Regional Online Resources for Basic Needs

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local and regional online resources.

Resources and Links In Times of Need

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seniors and those with disabilities are facing even more financial challenges now with their limited incomes. View resources pulled together from various online sources.

Commissions on Disability Offices

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Commissions on Disability offices have recently been added to the Town / Area Cross Reference

Important Recent Federal Legislation

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Read about important legislative events affecting people with disabilities.

Eliminating Disparities in Access to Substance Abuse Services for People with Disabilities

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Information on the "Eliminating Disparities in Access to Substance Abuse Services for People with Disabilities" Conference sponsered by The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (DPH), the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Council and the Department of Developmental Services.

Recovery Learning Communities

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recovery Learning Communities(RLC) are consumer-run networks of self-help/peer support, information and referral, advocacy, and training activities. View a listing of the RLCs in MA.

Substance Use Disorder and People with Disabilities

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New information on Substance Use Disorder and People with disabilities

DTA Offices Added to Town / Area Cross Reference

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Information on using the Town/Area Cross Reference database. We've added new information. Take a look!

Welcome Southeast Recovery Learning Community (RLC)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Information on SEMA RLC, one of six Recovery Learning Communities (RLC’s), funded by the Department of Mental Health in Massachusetts.

MNIP Members Home Page

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

View information about your fellow MNIP members.

Mental Health/Mental Illness Information

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Information about MNIP Member Oganizations that have expertise with mental health services. Information Specialist Spotlight: Pamela Mason, Department of Mental Health

Resources for Basic Needs

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Locate information on food, shelter, or transportation by using the Quick Guides available on the Massachusetts Aging and Disability Information Locator (MADIL) site.

Summer Recreation Opportunities

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Information on a variety of great opportunities for children and adults with disabilities in Massachusetts.

Multicultural Diversity of MNIP Members

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Information on MNIP multicultural resources.

Fact Sheet Library Updated

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fact Sheets at Disabilityinfo.org have been recently updated and are available for download for your callers.

Update Your Agency's Information on the Resource Database

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Updating the Resource Database. MNIP members are encouraged to review their agency programs and services and provide us with any updated information.

Support Conference Upcoming Conferences / Events

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out Support Conference for information on upcoming conferences.

Massachusetts Community Technology Centers

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Community Technology Centers added to disabilityinfo.org.

Welcome to Arc of Greater Boston and Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A welcome to Arc of Greater Boston and Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. MCDHH’s Updated Statewide Resource Directory Available

News Articles at DisabilityInfo.Org

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

List of News-Article Categories on DisabilityInfo.Org. Support Conference: Upcoming Conferences / Meetings / Events.

New Information and Referral Resource Now Available on EHS Web Site

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Aging and Disabilities Information Locator (MADIL). Update about MassHealth Dental Providers.

MassMatch: Input Needed For On-Line Assistive Technology Survey

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

MassMatch Assistive Technology Survey; MNIP New Member: Executive Office of Elder Affairs; Good News Story in Support Conference.

Highlights of MNIP Conference - November 2, 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights of MNIP Conference. MNIP New Member: Disabled Persons Protection Commission. Good News Story in Support Conference.

Behavioral Health Emergency Service Programs (ESPs)

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Behavioral Health Emergency Service Programs. Mitchochondrial Fact Sheet.

MassMatch Assistive Technology

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts' Assistive Technology Act Program. Massachusetts Technology Loan Program. Home Modification Loan Program. Recent Postings in Support Conference.

Annual MNIP Meeting

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Annual MNIP Meeting Announcement.

Aging and Disability Resource Consortium

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Aging and Disability Resource Consortium. Frequently Asked Questions; Recent Postings in Support Conference.

Save the Date: MNIP Annual Meeting, November 2, 2007

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Annual Meeting Announcement. MNIP New Member: Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston.

What's new at DisabilityInfo.org

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New Resources on DisabilityInfo.org: Assistive Technology; Employment; Medication, Free or Low-Cost; Transportation and Travel. Recent Postings in Support Conference.

Welcome DMH and Tri-Valley, Inc.

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP New Members: Department of Mental Health; Tri-Valley, Inc.. MNIP member publications.

Multicultural Resources at DisabilityInfo.org

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Featured Web pages on DisabilityInfo.org. Recent postings in Support Conference.

MNIP New Member

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP New Member: Greater Waltham Arc. MRC Home Modification Loan Program. Stavros' Home Sweet Home Program.

Summer Recreation Opportunities

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

List of Summer Recreation Opportunities.

New MNIP Members

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New MNIP Members: Asian American Civic Association; Consumers & Alliances United for Supported Education; Health Care For All; North Shore Elder Services; Family Caregiver Resource.

Helpful Assistive Technology Resources

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Description of resources from Easter Seals’ Assistive Independent Living Program and from Assistive Technology Exchange in New England.

Multicultural Disability Resources

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Listing of new multicultural resources.

Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Description of Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program (Mass EDP), including eligibility requirements.

Summary of MNIP Regional Meetings

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Regional Meeting Fall, 2006 Report.

New Features on DisabilityInfo.org

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Description of New Features on DisabilityInfo.org. MNIP New Member: Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Updating Your Agency Record Online. Recent Support Conference Postings.

Improved Support Conference

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New Features Of Support Conference. Getting Started. Categories. Recent Postings of Interest.

Welcome to the American Parkinson Disease Association I&R Center

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP New Member: American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center. Regional MNIP Meetings.

Improved MNIP / New England INDEX Web Site

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

New Web Site Features: Comprehensive Search Tool; News Articles; New Version of Support Conference. Regional MNIP Meetings.

MNIP Regional Meetings

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Regional Meetings 2006. MNIP Information Specialist of the Month.

Resources for Children and Families

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Fact sheets and Web resources for parents of children with disabilities. MNIP Fall Meetings. MNIP New Member: Child Care Resource Center, Inc.

"When You're a Parent with Diabetes" by Kathryn Gregorio Palmer

Thursday, September 25, 2006

Description of new book by Kassie Gregorio. MNIP Newest Member: National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Greater Boston Chapter.

Disability Statistics

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Disability Statistics for Policy Makers, Service Providers and Consumers. DMR Regional Meetings about Home and Community Based Waivers. 1-800-SUICIDE Hotline Scheduled to Shut Down August 25.

Information Specialist of the Month

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Information Specialist of the Month, Carol Thrope.

Highlights of FY 06

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Summary of MNIP Milestones for 2006. MNIP New Member: South Shore Elder Services.

Culture, Language & Disabilities - Summary & Next Steps

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Barriers & Opportunities for Language; Disabilities and Culture; Provider / Agency. Next Steps.

Increasing our Diversity

Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Report on MNIP Spring Meeting. Stateside Family Support Council Seeking Members. RIDE Advocacy Project Questionnaire for those with MCS. MNIP New Member: Great Wall Center, Inc.

Spring Conference on Cultural- and Linguistic- Diversity

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Spring Conference. MNIP New Members: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence; Head Injury Community Services; Institute for Community Inclusion.

Spring Conference

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Spring Conference. MDDC 2007 – 2011 State Plan Survey. MNIP New Member: Commonwealth Care Alliance.

Network reaches 100 members! & Summer Camp Resources

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Summer camp listings and fact sheet. Information Specialist of the Month. MNIP New Members: Arc of East Middlesex; Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center; Montachusett Home Care Corporation.

Up-To-Date Records

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Information About Our Data. New Features on DisabilityInfo.org. MNIP New Member: Disability Policy Consortium.

Info Specialist of the Month - Judy Cotton

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Information Specialist of the Month. Newest Fact Sheets. MNIP New Member: CMARC.

Long Term Care Resources and Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs)

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Long Term Care Resources in the MNIP. Upcoming Conference. Emergency-use cell phones. MNIP New Members: Brockton Area Arc; Highland Valley Elder Services, Inc.

Increasing Linguistic/Cultural Diversity

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Outreach to underserved communities. MNIP New Members: Asperger’s Association of New England; Boston Senior Home Care; Massachusetts Advocacy Standing Strong.

DHILS added to Town Area Cross Reference

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Addition of Independent Living programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (DHILS). MNIP Newest Members: Massachusetts Families Organizing For Change; BayPath Elder Services; Ethos; Greater Springfield Senior Services; Hessco Elder Services; Old Colony Elderly Services; SeniorCare.

Using The Town Area Cross Reference Database

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Instructions on using the Town Area Cross Reference Database. Employment Opportunities at MNIP Agencies.

New Features & Fact Sheets on DisabilityInfo.org

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Description of new features & fact sheets on DisabilityInfo.org. MNIP New Members: Best Buddies International, Inc.; Parents’ Management, Inc.; Arc of Greater Plymouth.

Using Support Conference

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Instructions for using MNIP Support Conference. New position available at INDEX.

Autism Support Centers added to Town Area Cross Reference Database

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Autism Support Centers Added to Town/Area Cross Reference. Highlights of Fall Conference. MNIP New Members: Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center; Community Autism Resources, Inc.; Charles River Arc.

Registration Info for Fall 2005 Conference

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Conference registration. MNIP New Members: Resource Partnership; Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts; Community Autism Resources, Inc.; Community Resources for People with Autism; Family Autism Center.

New Features: Text Switcher, Directory of Links

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

New Features on Disabilityinfo.org. MNIP New Member: Enable, Inc.'s Supported Living and Employment Services.

Info Specialist of the Month - Sandy Slavet & Virtual Gateway

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Information Specialist of the Month. Difference between the the MNIP and the Virtual Gateway. Disability Services at Jewish Family & Children Service.

MCDHH Technology Demonstration Center

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Technology Demonstration Center of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Fall MNIP meeting.

Info Specialist of the Month - Mary D' Antonino

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

MNIP Information Specialist of the Month. MNIP Fall Conference. South Middlesex Arc closes.

Fact Sheet Library Added to Public Web site

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Description of new fact sheets on DisabilityInfo.org. MNIP agency updates.

SCAN 360

Friday, July 14, 2005

Origination of the Springfield Community Access Network (SCAN 360). New MNIP Members: North Shore Arc & Autism Support Center.