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ACTION ALERT public input from masshealth and dds
January 22, 2021  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

MassHealth and DDS seeking input on Intensive Supports, Adult Supports, and Community Living Waivers

Do you or a loved one have an Intensive Supports Waiver, Adult Supports Waiver, or Community Living Waiver? The public input process is open for amendments to these waivers. You can find the following information on the mass.gov website by following this link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/home-and-community-based-services-waiver-renewal-and-amendment-applications-public We hope you’ll use your voice to share your experience and […]

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January 22, 2021  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Imagining Better, Uncategorized, Updates

The Community Oak Park tells the stories of how eight families created person-centered homes for their children

A future in which your child lives independently is possible. Learn how eight families did it.

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Our TOP 5 of 2020
December 28, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

MassFamilies Top 5 of 2020

As we close out this year and reflect on the rollercoaster ride that has been 2020, we realized we have a lot to be grateful for as an organization. We took a moment to make a short list of all the amazing things that happened with MassFamilies this year, and we would like to say, […]

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Together we give. Giving Tuesday 2020
December 1, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Unleash your generosity and help more families imagine better in 2021

Today, all over the globe, people are celebrating generosity through the global movement that is #GivingTuesday. Like many of you, Mass Families Organizing for Change has had its twists and turns this year. We’ve had to adapt and rethink the way we help families imagine better. We need your help to keep moving forward in […]

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30 years imagining better MFOFC
October 26, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Happy Birthday Mass Families, Uncategorized, Updates

Happy 30th Birthday, Mass Families!

Since 1990, Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC) has been uniting families of individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to build a better future of supporting families. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be celebrating 30 years of imagining better. We will share stories and perspectives from family leaders who have been involved with MFOFC throughout […]

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Crafting Slamstyle Stories November 7 and 14, 2020
October 23, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Events, Featured, Metro-Boston, Uncategorized, Updates

This Boston Mom will teach you how to tell your story

Bethany Van Delft wears many hats. She is a Comedian + Emcee + Storyteller. Bethany also happens to be a graduate of Metro-Boston’s 2018 Family Leadership Series. She is working with Lauri Medeiros, MFOFC’s Metro Boston Regional Coordinator, to host a two-part workshop called Crafting Slam Style Stories. The first session will focus on storytelling […]

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Family Leaders in Action
October 19, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Southeast, Updates

Family Leader in Action: Valeryia Pedersen

It is with pride we congratulate Valeryia Pedersen for her new position as Southeast Regional Coordinator for the Family TIES program (Together In Enhancing Supports) at the Federation for Children with Special Needs.  Val graduated in 2018 from the Family Leadership Series in the Southeast region.  “Her positive attitude and supportive nature were evident throughout […]

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Partnering in a Pandemic
September 14, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Partnering in a Pandemic: Insights from an MFOFC Family Leader

The thoughts below were written by Roxi Harvey, an ABC and FLS alum who assumed a leadership role in the Boston SpEd PAC during COVID and recently published an article she co-wrote with Emma Fialka-Feldman. The link to the OpEd is below. What new leadership roles have you stepped into in this pandemic? What has […]

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September 14, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Welcome MFOFC’s Newest Board Members!

Lots has been changing with the world, and MFOFC is no exception. MFOFC recently elected new officers, and now we have a few new board members for you to meet 🎉🎉🎉 Check out their information below and read their personal bios on our Board of Directors page.

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MDDC is looking for members
August 24, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Mass DD Council Recruiting Members

The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council is looking for a few good advocates.  We are seeking individuals with developmental disabilities and family members with advocacy experience who may have an interest in serving on the Council. The Council is funded by the federal government to help people with developmental disabilities have opportunities to lead successful lives […]

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