DPC News & Updates
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.
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.
Disability Law Center is looking for volunteers!
Disability Law Center is looking for volunteers to conduct a polling place accessibility survey!
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.
Stop the PCA Cuts
We're glad to be fighting side by side with our friends at BCIL to block these damaging PCA cuts.
Make Your Budget Priorities Heard!
State Representatives are currently working on the House's version of the budget for the next year, and the Senate will start soon. We have to tell them what funding our communities need!
March 2024 Updates from Our Executive Director
Spring is coming, and along with the budding plants and warming temperatures this season usually brings hope. Certainly our community has a great deal to hope for, including on the national level and here in Massachusetts.
Action Alert: Send a letter to your legislators encouraging them to support critical disability programs!
State Representatives are currently working on the House's version of the budget for the next year, and the Senate will start soon. We have to tell them what funding our communities need! Use our web form to easily send a letter to your legislators encouraging them to support critical disability programs.
Who’s Monitoring Medicaid Assisted Living?—A Brief Overview
This 30-minute webinar, Who’s Monitoring Medicaid Assisted Living?—A Brief Overview, will explain the current regulatory structure and its limitations, with a focus on how the system might be changed for the better.
Registration is Open for the 17th Annual Vinfen Film Festival
Join us for the 17th Annual Film Festival at GBH Studios in Boston, back in person! This year, we are offering a variety of sessions, with screenings of feature-length and short films, as well as panel discussions with filmmakers, human services professionals, and individuals with lived experience. We have also added an evening reception where festival guests can mix and mingle!
Measuring Disability: Exploring the Census Bureau's Proposed Changes and Policy Implications
In partnership with the Urban Institute’s Disability Equity Policy Initiative, we invite you to join a discussion on the need for an accurate count of disabled people in the US and the policy implications of proposed changes.
Call to Action: MBTA Low-Income Fares Must Include RIDE "Premium" Service
The MBTA is making plans to implement a low-income fares program that would cut the MBTA’s RIDE paratransit fare prices by 50%. However, RIDE Premium fares will stay the same. There are a number of things you can do to help ensure the low-income fares program is expanded further.
Action Alert: Make Calls to Stop PCA Cuts
Last week saw the release of the governor's proposed budget, and it was very much a mixed bag for people with disabilities. We believe the cuts are harmful and inappropriate, and urge you to contact the governor to let them know you’re opposed to PCA program cuts.
ALAA/HLAA Boston ZOOM meeting: “You Said What?”
“You Said What?” is the next topic of our joint ALAA/HLAA Boston Zoom meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 7-8:30 p.m. Come, listen, bring tales, and hear the anecdotes of those of us who don’t always practice what we preach: clear, concise, forward-facing conversation, within a reasonable distance from one another, and with a minimum of background noise.
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.
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.
Survey: Becoming Disabled or Ill During the Pandemic
Senior and Disability Action is hosting a training program for people who are new to disability or chronic illness and want to connect with other people and/or change the way disabilities are created and treated in our society.
Help shape the future of Disability Equity at the Mass Cultural Council!
The Mass Cultural Council is working with Art-Reach and Open Door Arts to evaluate and plan for equitable services and programs for people with disabilities. By participating in this survey your will be considered in the present and future strategic plans for Disability Equity across Massachusetts.
Looking for Disabled People of Color Who Have Lived in Nursing Homes or Other Institutions to Share their Experiences
Are you a person with a disability who has lived in a nursing home or other institution? Are you now living in the community and receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (or want to)? Are you a person of color? Are you 18 years of age or older? If you answered YES to each of the questions above, you may be eligible to participate.
National Disability Rights Network is Seeking Interview Participants with Disabilities in MA, NH, SC, and DC!
From the National Disability Rights Network: "We are seeking to speak with voters in MA, NH, SC, and the DC metro area for a project showcasing the power of our votes."