Resources for Community and Social Support

Disaboom
A robust online community for individuals with disabilities and those whose lives they touch.  This site provides comprehensive sources of information on a wide range of topics and opportunities for personal engagement for the disability community.    Founded by Dr. J. Glen House, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who is also a quadriplegic.

New Mobility Magazine
An online and hard copy magazine for wheelchair users who want more information on how to lead active, healthy lives.  Their articles reflect and provide commentary on disability-related current topics and culture.

Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Inc. (PYD)
An organization in Boston MA, committed to empowering young people with disabilities to reach their full potential.  They do this by providing high quality one-to-one and group mentoring programs where caring adults act as positive role models and provide support, understanding and guidance for youth as they strive to reach their personal, educational and career goals.

Irving K. Zola Center for Persons with Disabilities

A drop-in community center for persons with disabilities, located in Newton Highlands MA.  The center provides a welcoming environment to congregate, socialize, interact and participate in the community.  The facilities include:  computers with internet access, large screen TV, DVD and CD players, pool table, sewing machines, and a meeting room.