Excitement is an understatement. Today Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to change our name, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, to MassAbility! We are so grateful for the support of the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Please take a moment and check out the full press conference: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eBmz492i And formal announcement: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eB3uvXAj.
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Individual and Family Services
Boston, MA 2,421 followers
Possibility is our purpose
About us
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is a state agency that promotes equality, empowerment and independence of individuals with disabilities. Our goals are achieved through enhancing and encouraging personal choice and the right to succeed or fail in the pursuit of independence and employment in the community. The MRC provides comprehensive services to people with disabilities that maximize their quality of life and economic self-sufficiency in the community. About Us: We assist individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. We are responsible for vocational rehabilitation services, community living programs, and eligibility determination for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefits programs for Massachusetts citizens with disabilities. We serve residents with all types of disabilities except those who are blind. Individuals with visual disabilities are served through the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). Multiple programs from our Community Living (CL), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and Disability Determination Services (DDS) divisions complement each other to assist individuals with disabilities to reach their goals.
- Website
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http://www.mass.gov/MRC
External link for Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- Vocational Rehabilitation, Benefits Planning, Independent Living, Disablility Determination Services, Assistive Technology, Job Placement and Training, Youth Tranisition, Advocacy, Brain Injury Services, Abuse and Neglect Intervention, and Employer Services
Locations
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Primary
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111, US
Employees at Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Updates
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We're #hiring a new Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Malden, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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https://ow.ly/VgHu50TfO89 @Ali, we couldn't have said it better 🌟 Thank you for advocating for this change and raising awareness for the disability community. We are also grateful to the Senate for passing this historical legislation and look forward to the continued process to make MassAbility official.
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📣 Big News! To enhance accessibility, we’ve rescheduled the Explore Possibility Summit to October 30th! Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment that ensures full access for everyone. Providers, vendors, and collaborators, please join us for a day of workshops, networking, and celebration as we connect! Don’t miss out—register now at https://lnkd.in/gKjp_8m9. #ExplorePossibility #DisabilityCommunity
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Let’s celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous People with a look at the intersectionality of the Native and disability communities. Swipe for resources 👉 #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeople #Intersectionality #IndigenousCommunity #DisabilityCommunity
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Not all disabilities look the same‼️ (and the same disability can look different on different people) Hear from Briana, a Disability Inclusion Leader, as she shares why it's important to not assume anything about a person's disability. Our Disability Inclusion Leaders contribute valuable experience and expertise to our team, ensuring that the voices of people with disabilities shape how we deliver our services. Follow us for more insights from our team! #DisabilityInclusion #AddressingAssumptions #DisabilityCommunity #WordsMatter #Disability
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Let’s roll 🚲 We recently hit the trails with Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures for an accessible bike ride and had the best day! What’s your favorite summer activity? Let us know below - and check out other adaptive events at https://lnkd.in/ey_gkFVt #AdaptiveBiking #AccessibleSports #Accessibility #AccessibleParks #AdaptiveSports
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Did you know these accessibility features were made possible by the ADA? Today is the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This historic law protects the rights of people with disabilities. Part of the ADA includes making buildings accessible—so we thought we’d show you things around our office that exist because of the ADA! #ADA #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #ADAAnniversary #Accessibility
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Aye aye captain 🫡⛵️🌊 Did you know our very own Cindy Walker is a sailor? Cindy from our communications team has competed in adaptive sailing competitions for over 10 years, and was on the U.S. sailing team! Follow along as she heads to a regatta in Rhode Island 🤩 #AdaptiveSpots #AccessibleSports #DayInTheLife #Sailing #DITL
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Good news: we have lots of good news! 📰🚨 We’re always excited to see the world moving towards being more accessible–these small changes add up and get us closer to true equity 🎉 #DisabilityCommunity #GoodNews #DisabilityNews #AccessibilityNews #Accessibility