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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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June 3, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Imagining Better, Uncategorized, Updates

The Time is Now for Person-centered Living Arrangements

Webinar series on housing wraps up this month Since September (well before the pandemic), our webinar series on housing set out to explore the benefits of person-centered living arrangements for people with disabilities. Parents and practitioners shared examples of the person-centered approach to creating living arrangements that empower adults with disabilities to live independently or […]

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MFOFC presents two free screenings of Kelly's Hollywood
May 26, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Metro-Boston, Uncategorized, Updates

Join MFOFC for a FREE screening of Kelly’s Hollywood- 2 dates available!

The Metro-Boston Region of Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change is pleased to announce the PREMIERE of Kelly’s Hollywood in Massachusetts! We’ll be hosting two FREE Friday night Film Screenings and Q&A sessions with the director of the award-winning film, Kelly’s Hollywood. How to Join Us MFOFC will be streaming the film LIVE on Friday, May […]

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sign says patient pick up and discharge only
May 4, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Guidance on Hospital Visits

Last week the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office released guidance on disability rights and reasonable accommodations during the pandemic. The guidance lays out accommodations that may be necessary in workplaces, apartment buildings, hospitals, and stores that remain open to the public. Access the guidance and read the press release by following this link: https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-healey-issues-guidance-on-disability-rights-during-covid-19-pandemic To download […]

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Arc of Massachusetts Family Caregiver recognition campaign
May 4, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

The Arc of Massachusetts Launches Family Caregiver Recognition Campaign

We just received word that our partners at The Arc of Massachusetts launched a new campaign to recognize family caregivers who are working hard to support the needs of their children and they need your help! The theme of the new campaign is Honoring Families: Admiring the Dedication, Persistence, and Strength of Family Caregivers. Over […]

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May 4, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Updates

Updated Remote Learning Guidance from DESE

Recently, it was announced that Massachusetts schools would remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. DESE followed up with *updated* remote learning guidance, including a 25-page intensive guide on remote learning, along with prerequisite content standards for both elementary and secondary student success. For Special Education specific information regarding remote learning, school […]

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