Get Involved

If there’s a disability rights issue that you’re passionate about, DPC is here to help you make a change. Keep scrolling to learn more about opportunities to get involved.

Take Action

DPC Action Center

Explore the bills we support and pitch in to change policy to make our community more accessible by contacting your local legislators, writing letters, and voting.

Events

DPC hosts a number of annual events, including the John Winske Memorial Awards and a Generational Leadership Summit. For more on upcoming events, check out the latest below or see all Events updates.

Join Our Organizing Work

We have leadership teams of volunteer advocates working on housing issues and healthcare issues, and we’re always looking for new issues to work on. The time and dedication of people like you is vital to winning the fight for disability rights. To join our organizing work, email our advocacy team: advocacy@dpcma.org

Upcoming Events

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How You Can Support the 2024 Generational Leadership Summit

We are thrilled to announce the second annual iteration of this vital initiative. This year’s Summit will be held September 23-25, 2024—and we need your support.

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Institute on Theology and Disability to be Hosted by Boston College

Boston College and its School of Theology and Ministry will be the host for the 2024 Institute on Theology and Disability this June.

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MCDHH North-Shore Listening Session

We are excited to announce the upcoming 3rd Listening Session in the Northeast region, scheduled to take place at the Lawrence Public Library on Thursday, March 28th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Stop the PCA Cuts

We're glad to be fighting side by side with our friends at BCIL to block these damaging PCA cuts.

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Hosting an event?

See our Accessible Events Guide to make sure your event is accessible as possible for everyone.

Participate in Surveys and Studies

Contribute to the latest research by participating in ongoing surveys and studies.

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Study Finds Worse Health Outcomes in Private Equity-Owned HospitalsNIHCM Foundation

A new study revealed that there was a substantial increase in adverse events occurring while patients were hospitalized, such as falls and infections, at private equity-owned hospitals.

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A Dignity-Based Independent Living and Recovery-Centered Model of Care

Community Catalyst’s Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation partnered with the Disability Policy Consortium to publish two issue briefs focused on ensuring an equity-centered model of care for individuals that are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

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Your Voice Matters! Looking for Survey Participants with Both MassHealth and Medicare

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) is working with MassHealth to survey members who get both MassHealth and Medicare about their quality of life and/or their experiences with services.

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Take the Survey About Medical Debt

Have you ever had medical bills you couldn't pay? Research is being conducted by the University of Washington, Seattle, WA on Navigating Uncovered Medical Expenses in the U.S Health System.

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