Purpose:
"Advocates champions people who face developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We partner with individuals and families to shape creative solutions to even the greatest obstacles.
First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive."
(SMOC) South Middlesex Opportunity Council
Website: http://smoc.org/
Phone: 508.872.4853
Address:
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Purpose:
SMOC'S MISSION
"To improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families by advocating for their needs and rights; providing services; educating the community; building a community of support; participating in coalitions with other advocates and searching for new resources and partnerships"
(MOD) Massachusetts Office on Disability
http://www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/oversight-agencies/mod/
Phone: 617.727.7440
Toll Free: 800.322.2020
Available: Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Purpose:
Technical Assistance on Compliance with the various codes
Massachusetts Architectural Access Board
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards
Fair Housing
Public Rights of Way Guidelines
Architectural Review/Site Visits
Massachusetts Fair Housing
Website: http://massfairhousing.org/
Disability Law Center
Website: http://dlc-ma.org/
Phone: 617.723.8455
TollFree: 800.872.9992
Fax: 617.723.9125
Address:
Disability Law Center
11 Beacon Street, Suite 925
Boston, Massachusetts, 02108
Purpose:
To provide legal advocacy on disability issues that promote the fundamental rights of all people with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the social and economic life of Massachusetts.
Mental Health Legal Advisory
Phone: 617.338.2345
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Metrowest Legal Services
Website: http://www.mwlegal.org/
Phone: 508.620.1830
Toll Free: 800.696.1501
Fax: 508.620.2323
Available: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Address:
MetroWest Legal Services
63 Fountain Street, Suite 304
Framingham, MA 01702
Mass Legal Services
Website: http://www.masslegalservices.org/findlegalaid/
Mass Legal Help
Website: http://www.masslegalhelp.org/
Mass Pro Bono
Website: http://massprobono.org/
National Disability Rights Network
Phone: 202.408.9514
Fax: 202.408-.520
Address:
National Disability Rights Network
820 1st Street NE, Suite 740
Washington, DC 20002
Legal Help
http://legalhelp.org/
(HUD) Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://hud.gov/
HUD Discrimination Hotline
Phone: 800.669.9777