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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

“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.

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.

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.

The Affordable Housing Act is THE housing bill of the session. Governor Healey wrote it as an overarching bill that will touch all parts of the housing landscape in Massachusetts. We’re asking for improvements to the bill. Please consider writing testimony or signing up to testify in-person.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Living with HIV and experiencing headaches, fatigue, or brain fog after COVID-19? Take this survey from Massachusetts General Hospital. Participants may receive up to $475!

Apply to join this focus group, which will be held via Zoom on February 15, 2024, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Eligible participants with disabilities in Massachusetts must meet certain criteria and will be compensated with a $50 gift card.

Join us for a Brandeis Lurie Center Virtual Event on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Nicole Lomerson and Laura Stout, both mothers with physical disabilities, will discuss their pregnancies and births. We will touch on the positives, the challenges, the lessons learned, and the unexpected aspects of our pregnancies. Register today!

DPC believes that when decisions are made about people with disabilities, people with disabilities should play a leading role in formulating, implementing, and evaluating them. Check out this guide book for our input on making events more accessible.

Missed the 2023 John Winske Memorial Awards? Check out this recap with a letter from DPC’s executive director, and download the event booklet PDF.