MFOFC News 2006-7

12/03/07: Now available on this web site: Massachusetts DMR (Department of Mental Retardation) Annual Family Support Plan for FY2008

11/05/07: Added to this web site - Massachusetts Dept. of Mental Retardation, Governor's Commision on Mental Retardation Report - Transition from School to Adult Department of Mental Retardation Services Focus Groups: Themes and Recommendations

10/12/07: Coming Up: Massachusetts Family Voices Conference - Joining Voices - to be held on November 29, 2007 in Framingham, Mass. For more information click here.

09/11/07: MFOFC Announces Upcoming Statewide Conference "Creating the Possibilities" - to be held on October 27, 2007, in Marlboro, MA. More details, schedule and registration info

09/10/07: Northeast Regional Newsletter is now available. [Download in MS Word format]

09/09/07: Coming Up: M.A.S.S. Annual Conference to be held on November 3, 2007, in Worcester, MA. Flyer and Registration Form

08/08/07: Coming Up: ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH IMPAIRMENTS FOR WORKING WITH SCHOOLS. Presented by the Western Massachusetts Training Group in Springfield, MA. Date: September 13th, 12:30-4:30PM. Flyer and Sign-up Form

06/30/07: Coming Up: A MORNING AT THE MOVIES - MFOFC Central Region will sponsor a Family Friendly Movie to be shown in West Boylston. SPACE IS LIMITED! SO CALL TODAY TO ENUSRE YOUR SEATS! Flyer and Reservation Info

05/10/07: Coming Up: Families Figuring It Out - May 19, 2007 in Needham Further Details and Registration Information

05/01/07: A new web page has been added to this site: Recommended Reading. (Suggestions for additional titles are welcome.)

04/10/07: The Employment NOW Coalition Founding Meeting will be held in Natick on April 24, 2007. Help us start a new Coalition to increase employment opportunities and awareness affecting people with disabilities. RSVP to Jim Lyons @ NILP at 978.687.4288 v/tty no later than April 12, 2007. Further details and RSVP Form

02/24/07: Schedule of Joint Committe on Ways and Means FY 2008 Budget Hearings. Hearings are being held from March 1 to March 15 in various locations. Complete Schedule

02/09/07: NEW RESOURCE - Assistive Technology Exchange in New England - designed to facilitate simple, easy transactions between Massachusetts residents who can benefit from assistive technology devices and those who have assistive technology devices that are no longer needed.

02/07/07: The Arc of Massachusetts offers many educational programs throughout the year. Here is a list of upcoming seminars and workshops, with contact information. (Since additional programs are frequently added, check The Arc website for up-to-date information on educational opportunities.) read more

02/05/07: Legislative Update - Notice of EOHHS Public Hearings read more PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES

02/02/07: Lotsa Helping Hands - a New Tool for Transportation read more

02/01/07: Tax information for Families of Children and Youth with Special needs read more

01/31/07: Problems Accessing the MBTA? If so, the GBLS would like to hear your story read more

01/30/07: NEW BOOK! The Special Needs Planning Guide - How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life read more

01/29/07: Congratulations to all the winners of the MFOFC Calendar Raffle 2007! Thank you to all who made a donation to MFOFC through this fundraiser. Your support and belief in the vision of MFOFC is not only appreciated, it is what keeps this organization alive! Click here for the complete list of winners

Family Matters Spring 2006
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