DisabilityInfo Blog https://blog.disabilityinfo.org Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Emergency Preparedness Resources 2026 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/emergency-preparedness-resources-2026/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/emergency-preparedness-resources-2026/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:59:55 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6841 Another winter storm may hit Massachusetts on 2/1/26. Snow can build up across the state. Here are some emergency and disaster resources for people in Massachusetts. Disasters can include fire, storm damage, flooding, hazardous spills and other kinds of emergencies. Resources include: INDEX Emergency Preparedness Resources fact sheet

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/holiday-assistance-resources-2025/feed/ 0 6808 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Substance Use https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-idd-and-substance-use/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-idd-and-substance-use/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 15:44:05 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6750 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can have substance use disorders (SUD). The risk of developing use disorders is significant. There is a lack of screening and formal testing for SUD in people with IDD. People with IDD can often abuse alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis. The risk of developing SUD is relatively high among […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-idd-and-substance-use/feed/ 0 6750 Consent Toolkit for Educators & Service Providers https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/consent-toolkit-for-educators-service-providers/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/consent-toolkit-for-educators-service-providers/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:16:08 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6743 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are harmed by sexual assault more often than others. They are usually harmed by someone they know. This can include family members, other people with IDD, and support staff. Consent is critical in all relationships. People with IDD often understand the idea of consent. But some things make […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/consent-toolkit-for-educators-service-providers/feed/ 0 6743 Self-advocate Central Consent Toolkit for Self-advocates & Families https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/self-advocate-central-consent-toolkit-for-self-advocates-families/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/self-advocate-central-consent-toolkit-for-self-advocates-families/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:40:59 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6733 Self-advocate Central has a new toolkit for people with IDD and their families. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are harmed bysexual assault more often than others. They are usually harmed by someonethey know. This can include family members, other people with IDD, andsupport staff. Consent is a big part of staying safe. Consent […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/self-advocate-central-consent-toolkit-for-self-advocates-families/feed/ 0 6733 Hospice, Palliative Care, and Grief Support Programs https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/hospice-palliative-care-and-grief-support-programs/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/hospice-palliative-care-and-grief-support-programs/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:42:35 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6703 We have a new Hospice, Palliative Care and Grief Support fact sheet that has end of life resources for people and their families/caregivers. We have info and resources for: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may need hospice, palliative care and grief support programs. Hospice is end of life care. Palliative care is care […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/hospice-palliative-care-and-grief-support-programs/feed/ 0 6703 Tips for Coping with Holidays & Holiday Assistance https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/tips-for-coping-with-holidays-holiday-assistance/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/tips-for-coping-with-holidays-holiday-assistance/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:29:40 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6643 The winter holidays are almost here. INDEX staff updated two fact sheets that people might find helpful.  Holidays can be fun.  They may be stressful for many people and families.  Our Tips for Coping with the Holidays fact sheet  has resources for dealing with: Our Holiday Assistance fact sheet has resources people in need of […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/tips-for-coping-with-holidays-holiday-assistance/feed/ 0 6643 Mental Health (MH) Crisis Resources https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/mental-health-mh-crisis-resources/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/mental-health-mh-crisis-resources/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:18:14 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6520 INDEX has a newly updated fact sheet for finding mental health crisis services across Massachusetts. We also list services by areas of the state.  You can find help near where you live.  A crisis can be: You can also find ways to call, text, or chat with someone who can help you. There is help […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/mental-health-mh-crisis-resources/feed/ 0 6520 Voters with Disabilities 2024 Info https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/voters-with-disabilities-2024-info/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/voters-with-disabilities-2024-info/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:47:05 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6442 We put together info about voting in Massachusetts for people with disabilities.  You can find:  You can register to vote in Massachusetts if you are: A ballot is the way to pick the person you would like to vote for. You can vote by mail.  You can vote early, or vote in person on the […]

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]]> https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/voters-with-disabilities-2024-info/feed/ 0 6442 Accessible Massachusetts https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/accessible-massachusetts/ https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/accessible-massachusetts/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:24:37 +0000 https://blog.disabilityinfo.org/?p=6424 It’s summer and it’s been very warm outside. You may be looking for things to do for fun. You may want to find accessible places to go. We’ve made a fact sheet with some ideas for you. There are some accessible hotel and transportation options.  Areas in Massachusetts include: Recreation includes:

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