Our Housing Bond Bill advocacy is far from over. Governor Healey's version of the Affordable Homes Act has a lot of promising proposals for affordable and accessible housing, but we (along with our allies at CHAPA, the Boston Center for Independent Living, and Stavros) will be advocating for a few key changes.

As reported in the State House News, one of our priority bills, the Wheelchair Warranty Bill (now labeled S.2541), will be voted on by the Senate tomorrow, and we expect it to pass!

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!

2024 has gotten off to a great start for DPC. Last week saw a huge milestone in our campaign to fix our state's broken wheelchair repair system, as the wheelchair warranty bill we've been championing passed the state Senate and was sent over to the House.

Need more information on One Care? We’ve got you covered with a link to fact sheets and other materials.

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program enables over 40,000 people with disabilities and elderly people to live in the community with dignity and independence. It also serves as an important source of work, disproportionately for women of color.  We support the retention of funding for the PCA program which reduces reliance on nursing homes, and advocate that the language curtailing the program in future years be removed. 

Are you a health care provider? Get a FREE 1-Credit Training on providing health care and screenings to individuals with disabilities.

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.

New research from The Trevor Project investigates the role that online spaces can play in supporting or harming the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ young people—particularly those of color. This survey adds to growing evidence and discussion around the potential benefits and harms associated with social media.

At DPC, we believe information is vital for an educated and empowered consumer or customer. Be safe our friends. Check out our COVID-19 resources—including a section for information in ASL.