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Mass Health

• ​Learn about MassHealth Vision Services
• MassHealth Provider Directory - Search by Specialty: Ophthalmology, Optometry and/or Optician by Zip Code
• MassHealth Vision Care/Frames Catalog PDF​​ ​
  • Locate an Optical Shop who accepts MassHealth​ (Under Specialty, scroll to select Optician)
• Get a Ride to MassHealth Medical Appointments

Assistive Technology Assessments​

• Supportive Technology from Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
  • Supportive Technology for Vision Loss
    • DDS Supportive Technology for Vision Loss and Combined Vision and Hearing Loss PDF
    • DDS Supportive Technology for Vision Loss and Combined Vision and Hearing Loss RTF
  • Supportive Technology and Remote Supports and Monitoring Services ​
    • Supportive Technology Service Description PDF 
    • ​Supportive Technology Service Description RTF
  • ​Frequently Asked Questions re: Supportive Technology for Vision Loss/Combined Vision and Hearing Loss
  • DDS Assistive Technology Referral Form 
• Assistive Technology for the Blind for the Blind from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

• Resources Available to Individuals Registered with MCB
• Additional Resources: 
  • Free Matter/ Mailing: https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-is-Free-Matter-for-the-Blind-or-Other-Physically-Handicapped-Persons
  • IRS tax resources for the blind and visually impaired 
  • Massachusetts State Supplement Program (SSP)
  • Social Security