advocacy
MA 21
MassFamilies is a proud member.
Go to www.MA21Alliance.org to join the advocacy efforts of MA21 to make sure the Real Lives Law is put into effect. Use your voice, stay informed and get access to resources on self-direction.
Who is MA21?
The Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) was formed in 2007 to protect the right
of people with disabilities to self-direct, and through its efforts helped pass the Real Lives Law in 2014.
MA21 is a partnership of self-advocates, family members, other stakeholders and disability advocacy
organizations, including:
- Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS)
- MassFamilies
- The Arc of Massachusetts (The Arc)
- Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC)
- Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM)
- Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN)
- Disability Law Center (DLC)
- Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)