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Two Sessions of Working Together remaining!
MassFamilies just hosted its second session of the Working Together series! 65 attendees registered for the Working Together seminar on Anti-Bullying Law. We have two more seminars left! TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE: USING THE IEP TO CREATE SUCCESS January...
MassFamilies 2020-2021 Annual Report now available
It has been a year of re-opening, re-connecting, and re-thinking how we help families #ImagineBetter. We are pleased to announce that our Annual Report for FY2020-2021 is now available! As always, we are grateful for the support of the families, partners, and allies...
Northeast Family Leadership Series Kicks off without a hitch!
Last weekend, the Northeast Family Leadership Series had a highly successful first session! The families spent two full-days building community and learning about initiative, leadership, and advocacy. One of the highlights of the session was a presentation from Austin...
Southeast Family Leadership Series Kick-Off a Huge Success!
The Southeast Regional Coordinator Karen Claudio of MassFamilies welcomed Family Leadership Series class 29 to the Conference and Resort of Hyannis the first weekend of October. The Family Leadership Series kicked off a six-month long training for parents and...
MassFamilies Proudly Co-Sponsors Two Upcoming Disability Community Events
Disability and American Past Series hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society. Eight events planned for the month featuring over 20 speakers. All of these events are free and open to the public and all of them will be hosted virtually to provide the greatest...
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...
Southeast and Northeast Family Leadership Series Dates Announced
For over 30 years, the Family Leadership Series has helped grow family leaders who create positive change within their families, communities, across the state and beyond every day. GET READY FOR A SIX MONTH, LIFE-CHANGING CRASH COURSE IN: Advocacy & Leadership...
Legislative Corner: One Parent’s Testimony regarding educational bills
Below is a testimony from one of MassFamilies' family leaders in legislative action, Sagrario Guerro, regarding two items of legislation being looked at in the Massachusetts Legislature. Mi nombre es Sagrario Guerrero soy parte de la Comisión legislativa de...
Family Leadership & Self-Advocacy Career and Training Opportunities
We believe that when organizations that serve individuals and families affected by disabilities and/or chronic health care issues offer professional opportunities for family members and individuals with disabilities, they truly embrace the values and practice of...
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