Welcome to the SSEPAC Site
Local Resources
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism is revamping its accessible page to provide up-to-date information on where in the Commonwealth people with accessibility issues can enjoy the beach, go-carting, fishing and many more activities that Massachusetts has to offer. Mass vacation accessible
Parent Resource Directories
Family TIES of Massachusetts produces an annual Directory of Resources for Families of Children and Youth with Special Needs. Resource Directory
For local recreation resources please see our Recreation resources pages.
National Resources
Federal Parks Access Pass
The Access Pass is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. Click on US Parks Pass for more information.
Bookshare™ Digital Books
Bookshare™ contains a searchable library of over 50,000 digital books. Bookshare™ is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities. You can check Bookshare qualify to ascertain if you/your child qualifies.
Books can be download to play on DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) players. DAISY players easily convert Bookshare's digital text files to speech so books and newspapers can be read aloud. Bookshare
GET HELP with UNIVERSAL HOME DESIGN
Do you or some in your family have a disability? Does your house have barriers like hazardous steps at the front entry, narrow doors, tight hallways or a small dangerous bathroom? Do you need to install a ramp or remodel your bathroom to make your home accessible and safe?
The all-volunteer organization, HomeFreeHome, Inc., provides free and low cost architectural design services to people with permanent disabilities who need to remove barriers and open up access in their homes.
To apply for these services, fill out an application questionnaire on HomeFreeHome' s website at http://homefreehome.org The questionnaire asks about your needs and priorities. HomeFreeHome will review all applications, evaluate the feasibility of your proposed project and (if you are selected) assign a local volunteer architect.
The volunteer architect will come to your home and do an assessment, zoning code review, prepare a schematic design and draft construction plans. The HomeFreeHome architect will also assist you with obtaining a building permit. Founded in New York in 2006, HomeFreeHome is a rapidly growing, all-volunteer organization where donations and volunteers with all types of skills are needed. For more information or to become a volunteer member, see HomeFreeHome or call 516.883.0403.
We at HomeFreeHome believe that together, we can make a big difference and bring more independence to many people, so please get involved today!
