What does MRC mean in REHABILITATION

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is an independent state agency which provides support and services to people with disabilities, helping them gain or maintain employment, obtain independent living skills and secure civil rights.

MRC provides a wide range of supports for people with disabilities, including financial assistance, employment services, job placement and training programs, educational and vocational counseling, supported living services and advocacy.

You can contact MRC directly through its website at www.mass.gov/mrc to request an application for services. Upon receipt of the completed application form and any necessary additional documentation, your local MRC office will review your request for service eligibility.

No, there is no income limit or other financial requirement to qualify for MRC services. However, some types of assistance may require verification of a limited source of income or assets in order to receive benefits.

Yes, you must be a U.S citizen in order to receive most types of assistance provided by the MRC. However, for certain instances such as homelessness prevention programs and health care coverage programs you do not need citizenship status in order to receive assistance.

Employment Services includes job placement/job development; career planning; help obtaining training or retraining; referrals to job postings; on-the-job-training support;supported employment options;assistance with resume writing; skill assessment tests; interview preparation guidance; referrals to educational programs; disability awareness workshops; disability disclosure classes; business relationships workshops and more.

No, housing assistance is not provided directly by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission but you may obtain information about housing resources from your local community action program (CAP), closest Housing Authority Office or from your Independent Living Service Coordinator at one of our regional offices located throughout Massachusetts.

Your assigned case worker usually meets with you within 45 days after your application is approved by the MRC advisory committee. Following this initial appointment you will meet with your case worker on an ongoing basis depending on what type of service plan you have created with them.