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Crafting Slamstyle Stories November 7 and 14, 2020
October 23, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Events, Featured, Metro-Boston, Uncategorized, Updates

This Boston Mom will teach you how to tell your story

Bethany Van Delft wears many hats. She is a Comedian + Emcee + Storyteller. Bethany also happens to be a graduate of Metro-Boston’s 2018 Family Leadership Series. She is working with Lauri Medeiros, MFOFC’s Metro Boston Regional Coordinator, to host a two-part workshop called Crafting Slam Style Stories. The first session will focus on storytelling […]

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Partnering in a Pandemic
September 14, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Partnering in a Pandemic: Insights from an MFOFC Family Leader

The thoughts below were written by Roxi Harvey, an ABC and FLS alum who assumed a leadership role in the Boston SpEd PAC during COVID and recently published an article she co-wrote with Emma Fialka-Feldman. The link to the OpEd is below. What new leadership roles have you stepped into in this pandemic? What has […]

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September 14, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Welcome MFOFC’s Newest Board Members!

Lots has been changing with the world, and MFOFC is no exception. MFOFC recently elected new officers, and now we have a few new board members for you to meet ??? Check out their information below and read their personal bios on our Board of Directors page.

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MDDC is looking for members
August 24, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Mass DD Council Recruiting Members

The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council is looking for a few good advocates.  We are seeking individuals with developmental disabilities and family members with advocacy experience who may have an interest in serving on the Council. The Council is funded by the federal government to help people with developmental disabilities have opportunities to lead successful lives […]

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SPECIAL ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT
July 13, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Uncategorized, Updates

SPECIAL ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change

To all MFOFC members: The MFOFC Board of Directors invites you to participate in a Special Election to fill the following four positions: Co-Chairs (two positions, President & Vice-President), Treasurer, and Clerk.  BACKGROUND In June the Board accepted the resignations of O.Sophia Johansson and Sandra Kinneyas Co-Chairs, Sandy Lebon as Treasurer, and Ann Berube as […]

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Photo: Raquel Quezada speaking at Governor's press conference.
July 6, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Northeast, Uncategorized, Updates

Northeast Family Leadership Series grad speaks at Governor’s press conference

Congratulations to Family Leadership Series graduate, Raquel Quezada, who spoke as part of the Governor’s press conference on guidance for re-opening schools on June 25, 2020. Fast forward to 25:30 to hear what Raquel had to say! Way to go Raquel ??? We’re so proud of you and your advocacy!

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DDS issues updated visitation guidance
July 6, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Uncategorized, Updates

Updated DDS Visitation Guidance

Last week, DDS issued new guidance surrounding visiting individuals living in facilities. Based on this data and the feedback DDS received from families regarding their Outdoor Visitation Guidance (issued June 10, 2020), DDS has revised their Visitation Guidance.  These guidelines were developed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to ensure safe visitation. Families choosing […]

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Bethany Van Delft
July 6, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Metro-Boston, Uncategorized, Updates

Metro-Boston Family Leadership Series Grad in the News

Metro-Boston’s 2018 Family Leadership Graduate Bethany Van Delft recently appeared on WCVB-TV Channel 5 Boston’s award-winning TV show, Chronicle. Bethany told Metro-Boston Regional Coordinator (Lauri Medeiros) that since graduating the Family Leadership Series the training: “… is with me every day and in every way. I’m so grateful to have been part of it…” You can see Bethany’s […]

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July 6, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Imagining Better, Uncategorized, Updates

Person-centered living arrangements: Three things you can do now to get started

Over the past several months, MFOFC explored alternatives to conventional models of long-term living arrangements for people with disabilities through the Housing Webinar Series that recently concluded. We shared stories about families who have successfully created living arrangements or housing through the process of person-centered planning for their children.  Here’s what we learned. It is […]

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Photo: Still of Sagrario's Youtube Video
June 22, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Sagrario y la estrella del apoyo integrado

In this video, Sagrario, MFOFC Board Member, explains and walks you through the Integrated Supports Star, a tool and principle of the Charting the LifeCourse framework. Way to go, Sagrario! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with families and the world ? En este video, Sagario, un miembro del consejo directivo, explica la […]

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