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Calling all Family Leaders! DDS and DMH seeking input on Services and Supports to Meet the Needs of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
We received the important message from our network about the following *urgent* input opportunity from DDS and DMH! Thanks to Cathy Boyle at Autism Housing Pathways for this important information! DDS and DMH are seeking information from YOU “to provide DDS and DMH...
Campamento de Abogacía – Oportunidad Exclusiva!
La Región del Noreste de Familias de Massachusetts Organizadas para el Cambio (Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change) le invita participar en un Campamento de Abogacía ESPECIAL. Esta sesión del campamento de Abogacía tendrá lugar en Malden, Massachusetts, en...
Partner Updates July 2019
MFOFC Loves ???... the new CPR Supported Decision-Making Website! We're going crazy over The Center for Public Representation's re-designed Supported Decision-Making Website and their new stories, especially the one about Craig, who is Sandra, our board co-chair's,...
Policy News for July 2019
ADA ANNIVERSARY This month, advocates across the country have been celebrating the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law July 26, 1990. The ADA bans discrimination on the basis of disability in the areas of...
Family Leadership in Action: Ana’s New Job
In the Family Leadership Series (FLS) series, we teach that there are many ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families and ways to influence the funding and delivery systems that provide our vital supports. Ana Colon, FLS grad and current...
MFOFC Now Accepting Applications for Advocacy Bootcamp 2019!
MFOFC is excited to announce that the application period for the 2019 session of Advocacy Bootcamp just opened up! Advocacy Bootcamp is designed to equip you with the advocacy skills you need to empower power your child to a lead rich, meaningful, and exciting life....
Southeast Family Leadership Series Now Taking Applications
The 28th SE Family Leadership Series will kick off November 2019! The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired. Families...
Policy News for June 2019
OLMSTEAD: 20 YEARS LATER This month, advocates across the country recognized the 20th Anniversary of the Olmstead Act (June 22, 1999). The Olmstead Act ruled that people with disabilities have the right to supports in the most integrated setting. Learn more about...
Partner Updates – June 2019
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...
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