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

MassAbility

Offers services to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment, independence, and community integration.

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Additional 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

“Our Ability” Job Board

AI Powered Employment for People with Disabilities.

Job Search

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