Partner Updates – June 2019

by Rachel | Jun 27, 2019 | Updates

Check out some highlights from across the state from our partners! The Disability Law Center, Massachusett’s Protection & Advocacy organization, is working on setting its priorities for 2020. The DRC wants to hear from you! Learn more about their current...

Central Coordinator Position OPEN

by Rachel | Jun 25, 2019 | Central, Updates

MFOFC, in partnership with HMEA, is seeking a qualified candidate for the Central Coordinator position. The description is below: HMEA seeks a part time (approx. 20 hours/week) person in Central MA to implement annually: a three weekend – leadership training...

From the Desk of Sue Crosby: MFOFC Western Region Updates

by Rachel | May 16, 2019 | Updates, West

Here are some other things that have been going on in the West: Social Media Safety Workshop a Success Last year at the 2018 DDS Family Support Conference, I attended at breakout session on social media safety. Following the presentation , I was asked by several...

UMass Amherst Partnership Advancing Advocacy!

by Rachel | May 6, 2019 | Advocacy, Uncategorized, Updates, West

Sue Crosby, the MFOFC West Regional Coordinator, has been helping advise a group of students from UMass Amherst who are completing service learning/capstone projects related to disability rights and advocacy. Dental Health Bill Raj, one of the students Sue has been...

FY 2020 Budget Ask

by Rachel | Mar 31, 2019 | Advocacy, Uncategorized, Updates

Each year, Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC) prepares an overview of our asks regarding the annual state budget. Download the PDF or click on the image to view MFOFC’s budget requests, or simply read on to see what funding priorities MFOFC...

Now available: MFOFC 2019 Legislative Bill Priorities

by Rachel | Mar 18, 2019 | Advocacy, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Each year, Mass Families establishes legislative priorities for the year. These priorities are in response to current legislation that affect individuals with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and their families. Download the PDF or scroll down to learn...