Resources for People with Disabilities

This website gives a lot of information you might find useful:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/caregiver-help-and-information#how-can-the-family-caregiver-support-program-help?-

• Find issues of the Massachusetts Family Caregiving Support Program Newsletter here: https://www.mass.gov/lists/eoea-newsletter-for-caregiver-specialists#2021-
• Find Family Caregiver Support Specialist Locations and contact info for Family Caregiver support Specialist Agency Locations here: https://www.mass.gov/location-details/family-caregiver-support-specialist-location

Check here for information: https://www.mass.gov/dementia-friendly-massachusetts

This website links to a list of 10 signs of dementia: https://www.mass.gov/dementia-friendly-massachusetts

Scroll down in the website of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for a link to a link to general dementia information and resources: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs

• Check here for information about assisted living, including a consumer’s guide, and lists of certified Assisted Living Residences: https://www.mass.gov/assisted-living
• Check here for advice on choosing a nursing home: https://www.mass.gov/guides/choosing-a-nursing-home
• If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for https://www.mass.gov/orgs/soldiers-home-in-chelsea

Check here for information on Options Counseling Program: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/options-counseling-program

Check here: https://www.mass.gov/disability-rights

Check here for information on the Customized Wheelchair Lemon Law https://www.mass.gov/customized-wheelchair-lemon-law

• Check here for info about disability placards: https://www.mass.gov/disability-plates-and-placards

• Scroll down here to “Specialized Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities:https://www.lexingtonma.gov/576/transportation-services  for a number of possibilities, some of which are offered for free or discounted price
• Check here for information on training for using public transportation with a disability: https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/travel-training

• For Lex Café Senior Meals check here: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/357/lex-cafe-senior-meals
• For information about reserving a beach wheelchair for a visit to a state park check here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/beach-wheelchairs
• Cary library offers a service called door to door, which delivers books to those who have limitations that keep them homebound.  Call 781-862-6288 or go online and fill our a registration form to participate.

• Is there a program providing meals for Seniors?

There are two programs. The Senior Service’s nutrition program, in collaboration with Minuteman Senior Services, offers lunch Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a suggested donation. For individuals who have difficulty shopping and cooking on their own, Meals on Wheels are home delivered daily by volunteers . https://www.minutemansenior.org/our-services/senior-nutrition/meals-on-wheels . The Senior Center Lex Café serves communal meals at noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but not during COVID. Reservations are required (781-325-1613, at least 24 hours in advance).

• Check here about some benefits for disabled veterans: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/disabled-veteran-fee-and-tax-exemptions
• Scroll down to learn how to apply for disability compensation for veterans https://www.lexingtonma.gov/710/veterans-services
• Check here to learn about other benefits for disabled veterans: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/710/veterans-services

The latest newsletter may include information relevant for people with disabilities.  Look at the left side of the page of this website to find it: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/354/senior-services

Check here https://www.lexingtonma.gov/715/at-risk-registry to learn about a registry to “help inform the Lexington Police, Fire and Human Services Departments about family members who may be at risk and have unique assistance needs.”