210 Old Farm Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: (413) 256-0473 (voice) (413) 256-0473, (800) 804-1899 (TTY)
Toll Free: (800) 804-1899
Fax: (413) 256-0190
View the Stavros Independent Living Center website
Information Specialist: Kathy McCord
E-mail: kmccord@stavros.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Additional Locations: Springfield and Greenfield
Organization Narrative
Stavros Independent Living Center was founded in 1974 by a small group of people with disabilities as an organization to be administered by themselves, dedicated to helping other people with disabilities and the Deaf to live as independently as possible.
Population(s) Served
People of all ages who have disabilities.
Language(s)
American Sign Language, Spanish
Services
- Information and Referral
- Peer Counseling
- Skills Training
- Advocacy
- Personal Assistance Service
- Assistive Technology (AT)
- Assistance with housing and accessibility
- Equipment Loan Closet
- “Home Sweet Home” Program. Increasing independence by constructing ramps with volunteer labor and donated materials.
- Advocate for those transitioning out of nursing homes
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Options Counseling
- SHINE Counselor
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment
Any person with a disability who lives in Hampden, Hampshire or Franklin County.
Fees
None