Disability Services
Adaptive equipment and resources for individuals with disabilities
Disability Services
Adaptive equipment and resources for individuals with disabilities
Universal Access
MassHire Downtown Boston staff are available to help persons with disabilities access services at our Career Center. Staff also can refer persons with disabilities to other agencies that can provide additional employment services.
Assistive Technology Available
MassHire Downtown Boston offers a range of adaptive equipment at the Career Resource Center to assist individuals in their job search and career development. These tools and resources are specifically designed to accommodate a diverse range of needs and ensure that everyone has equal access to employment opportunities.
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
- LCD Projectors
- Computers with Zoom Text Function
- Language Translation and Interpretation
- Trackball Mouse
- Assistive Listening Devices
- JAWS (for Windows)
- TEXT TTY
Featured Resource
Offers services to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment, independence, and community integration.
Learn MoreAdditional Disability Resources
Work Inc
Provides job training and employment services to individuals with disabilities to promote independence.
Career Change, Coaching, Education
Work Without Limits
Free benefits counseling and employment support for people with disabilities and their employers.
Financial Education & Assistance, Job Search, Networking
MA Commission for the Blind
Provides rehabilitation and social services to legally blind residents, promoting independence and community participation.
General Assistance, Other Resources
MassAbility
Offers services to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment, independence, and community integration.
Coaching, Other Resources
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
Advocates and provides resources to ensure equal access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
General Assistance, Other Resources
Benefits.GOV
Formerly a standalone site, now integrated into USA.gov, offering tools to find and apply for over 1,000 federal and state benefits.
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, General Assistance
Disability Employment
Explore federal job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including non-competitive hiring via Schedule A.
Job Search, Other Resources
Community Resources for Justice Programs
Supports adults with developmental disabilities through group homes and vocational services across Massachusetts.
General Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Community Servings Food Delivery
Nutritious, home-delivered meals made for people living with illness or recovery needs.
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, Other Resources
Disabled American Veterans
Provides support to veterans of all generations, their families and their survivors.
Career Change, General Assistance, Job Search
Paratransit Service
PVTA’s ADA paratransit service offers shared-ride, door-to-door transportation for individuals with disabilities.
General Assistance, Other Resources
Benefits Counseling (Work without Limits)
Guidance on how work earnings affect SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefits.
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, Healthcare
JAN – Job Accommodation Network
Free, expert guidance on workplace accommodations and ADA compliance.
General Assistance, Job Search, Other Resources
Career Center Seminar ASL Interpretation
CCS Video Presentation with American Sign Language Interpreter.
Job Search, RESEA, Unemployment
Boston Center for Independent Living
Empowering people with disabilities through advocacy, support, training, and services promoting independence.
Education, Other Resources
JVS Disability Services
Services and programs for adults with disabilities to develop the skills needed for jobs that provide earnings and a sense of purpose.
Coaching, Other Resources
National Labor Exchange
A robust resource for employers and state workforce agencies to connect workers with job openings.
Job Search, Labor Market