advocacy
Position Papers
Our position papers reflect the Core Values and Guiding Principles of our organization. We have developed these position papers in response to some of the most serious issues impacting people with disabilities and their families.
Position Paper on Supported Decision-Making
[Adopted December 9, 2019]
Documento de posición para de toma de decisiones con apoyo en español
Position Paper on Meetings at Certain Facilities
[Adopted September 26, 2001; Revised June 26, 2006; amended November 2, 2012; amended February 5, 2014; amended February 2015]
Documento de posición de reuniones en instalaciones ciertas [Venidero]
Position Paper on Aversive Behavioral Practices
[Adopted August 29, 2007; Updated November 2, 2012]
Documento de posición de prácticas aversivas de comportamiento
Position Paper on State Facilities
[Adopted February 1, 2008; amended November 2. 2012; amended February 5, 2014; amended February 8, 2015]
Legislative Alerts & Advocacy Updates
MassFamilies goes to The Arc of Massachusetts 45th Annual Legislative Reception
MassFamilies board members and advocates were honored to be part of the The Arc of Massachusetts 45th Annual Legislative Reception last week on March 7, 2023. View our photo gallery from the event below. MassFamilies board members and advocates with Legislative...
MassFamilies invites you to join us in Sending Love to our Legislators this Valentine’s Day
February is right around the corner and it's time to spread some love. This year, for Valentine's Day, we are asking 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...
Notice of Public Hearing – MassHealth – January 20, 2023
Calling all Massachusetts Family Leaders!! Your voice is needed to support the creation of a paid caregiver role for parents through MassHealth. MassHealth is creating a Complex Care Assistant role as a means to allow parents to get paid for providing care to members...
Family Leaders in Action SPECIAL EDITION
We interrupt the mundane this week to bring you this special edition of our MassFamilies Family Leaders in Action. You may already recognize her, but we'd like to introduce you to Loida Love Dominguez. Loida is a Family Leadership Series graduate and strong voice for...
Have your Voice Heard at the Children’s Mental Health Campaign Listening Sessions
Our partners at Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) sit at the table with partners on the Children's Mental Health Campaign. PPAL is the only family organization at the table to provides the family voice. The Campaign partners have asked PPAL to bring...
The Arc of Massachusetts wants to hear from you!
Our partners at The Arc of Massachusetts is working to collect input from individuals and families regarding the MassHealth Prior Approval or Appeal Process. As part of an internal assessment with HMA, The Arc hopes to gather insight based upon your personal and/or...