Wednesday
May 5
7 - 9 pm

EVENT FLYER
with further details

Stating Our Case Forum
Sponsors: MFOFC, The Arc of East Middlesex, The Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy & Riverside Community Care

Location: Most Blessed Sacrament - Community Room, 1155 Main St., Wakefield, MA

As the budget is being debated please join us to “State Our Case” to allow your representatives and senators to understand the needs of individuals with disabilities. Legislators will be present to speak about these issues and to hear your stories. It is crucial that you make your legislators aware of the potential impact cuts like this would have on your family.

RSVP to Susan Nadworny, by email or phone: 781 665 5179

April 16 through May 14

EVENT FLYER

Regional Health Dialogues
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Commissioner John Auerbach will visit eight communities this spring to conduct his fifth round of Regional Health Dialogues. Members of the public, health care providers, representatives from local health and other organizations are all encouraged to attend. No registration, sign in or RSVPs are required. The meetings will include an overview of the Department's soon to be released report: The Health of Massachusetts. Each meeting will feature a brief presentation by local partners on an issue they have identified as a priority for their communities. There will be an opportunity to share your ideas and concerns with the Commissioner. Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please visit: www.mass.gov/dph for details and the most up to date information. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact: laura.innis@state.ma.us 617-624-6021, 617-624-5992 TTY

Event flyer click here | Directions to all locations

Event page on DPH site

Thursday
March 25
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

EVENT FLYER

Massachusetts 2010 Lifespan Respite Summit
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
Marlborough MA
Register by March 16, 2010: Registration URL

A Summit for Government Agencies, Caregiver Organizations, Family Members, and Community Leaders. See Event Flyer for complete details.

TAKE ACTION - TAKE CHARGE!
Dept. of Developmental Services: 14th Annual Statewide Advisory Council State House Celebration
Massachusetts State House - The Great Hall
Boston, MA

The 2010 Gunnar Dybwad Leadership Award will be awarded to MFOFC President Susan Nadworny. Congratulations Susan!

Saturday
March 13

MFOFC Workshop Session II
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Federation for Children with Special Needs
Visions of Community Conference
World Trade Center - Boston

Implementing a 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21)
Presenters: Lauri Medeiros and Dianne Huggon, Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change
Description: Learn strategies to change the world by creating policies that respect and advance full community participation for all individuals with disabilities.

Visit www.fcsn.org for conference details

March & April
Various Dates & Times

EVENT FLYER

Stating Our Case - Preserving the Disability Safety Net
An opportunity for families and supporters to inform and stress to the legislators, the importance of services individuals with disabilities and their families receive.

These forums are being held statewide. Click here for complete dates, times, locations and links to further detaisl.

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council and the ARC of Massachusetts Legislative Reception

Location: Grand Staircase - State House, Boston, MA

If you have any questions regarding this reception, please contact the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council at 617-770-7676.

Thursday
February 25
12:30 pm

"Walk in Our Shoes" Statehouse Event
Meet in Room 437 in the Massachusetts State House

Help us reach the public and legislature about proposed budget cuts at DDS and other disability agencies. Click here for schedule and event description.

January 15 - 22
4 Regional Sessions

FLYER WITH DETAILS

REGIONAL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS - RESTRUCTURING FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Informational presentations by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (Announcement Dated 1/07/10). DDS will hold a statewide round of regional informational sessions designed to provide an update on current plans to restructure Family Support and some related services. All interested parties are welcome.

CLICK HERE for complete details, schedule and loctions for these important sessions.

Campaign to Save Family Support Funding

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION