Welcome to Stavros!

On this website you will find information about resources, laws and important issues that impact your ability to remain independent. By staying informed and contacting your state (or just western MA) legislators and federal legislators about important issues, you help preserve your rights and the rights of others. Please consider getting involved by making a donation so that our work can further enhance the lives of folks with disabilities in Western Massachusetts.

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Ramp It Up! Gala Fundraiser

Stavros Center for Independent Living has announced final plans for its first "Ramp it Up: A Bridge to Independence" gala fundraising event at the Kittredge Center, Holyoke Community College on May 1, 2008 from 6 to 8pm. Go to our Ramp It Up! page for more info. We will add more details soon! Don't miss it!

Use the .pdf document below to find contact info for your state and federal elected officials.

Problems with access at hospitals?

Stavros is thrilled to announce that the Massachsetts Disability Law Center is launching a new project to help improve access to medical care in western Massachusetts for people with disabilities.

Featured Stavros Programs

The Home Sweet Home Program benefits many of the folks in the areas we serve who are in need of wheelchair ramps and durable medical equipment to safely access their homes and community. Just this year (2007), from April until November 38 ramps have been installed at consumer's homes! The ramp program is a coordinated effort of donations of materials, funds, and volunteers to build modular ramp units and then install the ramp at the slated locations. We are looking for retired, disabled or just plain interested builders/contractors to share their expertise.

About Stavros

Look here for a brief history of Stavros or a description of our various programs and services.

Free Accessible Telephone Equipment

If you have a disability that makes using a standard telephone difficult, you may qualify for free accessible telephone equipment through our Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program. Call Dave Robinson in our Springfield office at 413 781 5555 ext. 321 and make an appointment.

Stavros' Access Awards

Every year Stavros gives Access Awards to organizations, businesses and individuals who have improved access at their facility or in their community for persons with disabilites.

Honoring Stavros' Volunteer Surrogates

Read an article honoring volunteer surrogates who assist Stavros' consumers to manage their PCA program.

Job Openings at Stavros

Click here for a list of job openings at Stavros

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Stavros program and services you can call us at 800 804 1899 or by using our Contact Us form.