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Advocacy
MassFamilies has been gathering individuals with disabilities and their family members for over 25 years in the name of improving supports to families and the policies that affect their lives. Learn more about our history and accomplishments.
Learn more about our advocacy work below!
Legislative Priorities
View MassFamilies’ legislative priorities, set in response to current legislation that affect individuals with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and their families.
Position Papers
View our position papers, developed in response to some of the most serious issues impacting people with disabilities and their families.
Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy
A collaborative effort to spell out what comprehensive disability policy can and should look like.
Chapter 171
Landmark Legislation Revolutionizing Family Supports
Giving families a voice and a seat at the table as policy is set.
Latest Alerts & Advocacy Updates
Advocacy Starts With Relationships: Join Our Annual Legislator Love Note Campaign
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candy hearts and cards. It’s also a powerful reminder that relationships matter. When it comes to advocacy, real change happens when lawmakers know who we are, what we care about, and why our communities matter. It’s easier to move...
Advocacy at UMass Amherst
Since last Fall, Sue, Western Mass Family Leadership Coordinator, has been working with a group of UMass Amherst students who are involved with the Boltwood Project, a student run civil service group that focuses on the disability community. This great group of...
Spread Love with MassFamilies this Valentine’s Day
They say that honey catches more flies than vinegar, so let's be sweet to our elected officials! MassFamilies invites you to join us in stealing our legislators' hearts this Valentine's Day with our annual Legislator Love Notes Campaign. Each Valentine's Day, we...
MassFamilies hosts its 2024 Annual Meeting 🎉
MassFamilies would like to thank everyone who logged on to the 2024 Annual meeting on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Our Annual Meeting is a chance to report out on our activities over the past year and share our plans for the upcoming year! Highlights Check out the...
Application period for 2025 Western Mass Family Leadership Series now open!
Since 1990, MassFamilies has provided the Family Leadership Series to empower families and individuals to live and engage in their communities. Applications for the 2025 West Region Family Leadership Series are now being accepted. In-Person sessions will take place in...
Love is in the Air! MassFamilies Legislator Love Note Campaign
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and it's time to spread some love. For Valentine's Day, we are encouraging all families in our network to send a Valentine to their State Representative and Senator. We are deeply appreciative to our legislators for all they...