• Offers a variety of financial planning services for families of children and young adults with developmental disabilities as well as working directly with neurodiverse young adults

• Areas of staff expertise include ABLE accounts, insurance planning, financial wellness, government benefits, legal planning, and neurodiverse investing

• https://planningacrossthespectrum.com/

• Funding supports to help individuals afford the costs of buying and maintaining a car:

  • https://www.mass.gov/info-details/funding-for-community-transportation#funding-for-individuals-

• Community Action Rides (CARs) Program

  • Program for low-income residents of Berkshire County to acquire cars through low-interest loans and financial literacy coaching

  • https://berkshirecap.wp.iescentral.com/lending-programs/

• Good News Garage

  • Partnership between MRC and Ascentria Care Alliance that provides refurbished, donates vehicles to MRC members who otherwise could not afford to purchase a car on their own

  • https://goodnewsgarage.org/programs/all-programs/

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities/