Massachusetts Client Assistance Program

	Massachusetts Office on Disability Client Assistance Program Barbara E. Lybarger, Esq., Assistant Director
Deval L. Patrick, Governor Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor Myra Berloff, Director
Find out more about	If you have a disability and want to work but are having trouble getting vocational rehabilitation services, or want a lifestyle which is more self-reliant but are having trouble getting independent living services, contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP). Privacy and Independence of CAP: All dealings with CAP are free and strictly confidential. We will not discuss anything about you without your consent. CAP is independent of the vocational rehabilitation and independent living agencies. It is run by the Massachusetts Office on Disability, an independent state agency. MOD is responsible for promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Massachusetts. What can CAP do? CAP provides advocacy and information services. It helps people get services from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and the Independent Living Centers in Massachusetts, all of which receive Federal money under the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Specifically, if you have requested services but have not received them, CAP can: · Discuss how the vocational rehabilitation and independent living systems can work best for you. · Inform you of your rights and responsibilities. · Advocate for you with the vocational rehabilitation or independent living agency, by representing you at appeals and hearings, as well as provide other legal representation if necessary, and by helping you locate other services or resources you may need. What are rehabilitation services? Among other things, the Commission for the Blind and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission provide vocational rehabilitation services, such as career guidance and counseling, and can provide funding for education or other training, adaptive equipment, transportation and equipment. What are independent living services? There are several independent living centers located across the Commonwealth. Among others, they provide 4 core services: information and referral, advocacy, independent living skills training and peer counseling. To contact CAP, call us in Boston at [617] 727-7440 or toll free at 1 [800] 322-2020. [MOD Home Page] [Commonwealth of Massachusetts Home Page] [Client Services] Last revised September 2003 Comments, questions, concerns email the Webmaster. Top of Page	Related Links
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