The 2019 Autism Waiver Open Interest Period will be held from October 17 – 31, 2019. The English, Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese versions of the open enrollment application are available here. English (docx) English (PDF) Spanish (docx) Spanish (PDF) Portuguese (docx) Portuguese (PDF) Vietnamese (docx) Vietnamese (PDF) The documents have been translated into multiple languages […]
Partner Updates August 2019
Are you headed to The Abilities Expo in Boston? You won’t want to miss this free event being held September 13 – 15, 2019 in Boston at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The Expo features the latest tech and disability products, informative workshops, and interactive events. Register and learn more at https://www.abilities.com/boston/ Make your […]
Legislative Advocacy Training in Lowell
MFOFC, in partnership with the Cambiodian Mutual Assistance Association and The Commonwealth Seminar, are excited to announce a one-day workshop for residents in the Lowell area. You won’t want to miss this one-day training that will help you increase your understanding of the Massachusetts state legislative processes and boost your confidence participating in legislative advocacy. […]
Family Leadership Series Alumni Gathering to be held in the Western Region
Calling all Western region Family Leadership Series Grads! You’re invited to a gathering of MFOFC West FLS alumni on: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 South Hadley Public Library 2 Canal St, South Hadley, MA 01075 The goal of the meeting will be to catch up with how graduates are doing with their leadership/advocacy goals, and to […]
Apply for the Northeast Family Leadership Series
The Northeast Family Leadership Series will kick off December 2019! The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired. Families who have completed the series have: pulled seats up to the table to impact policy and decision […]
MFOFC Presents… a Webinar Series on Housing
MFOFC is excited to announce a new webinar series focused on housing. The webinar series will kick off next month and feature topics and experts from across the state. Our first webinar, “From Dream to Reality: Plotting the Course for Person-Centered Living,” is on September 19 at 1 p.m. This webinar will feature a conversation […]
Welcome Haran… to a new position at MFOFC!
We are stoked to announce the latest addition to the MFOFC team! You might recognize Haran, because she formerly served as our Central regional coordinator. Haran is stepping into a new position with MFOFC: Director of Development. You can get to know Haran by reading her bio: Before accepting the position as MFOFC’s Director of […]
Calling all Family Leaders! DDS and DMH seeking input on Services and Supports to Meet the Needs of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
We received the important message from our network about the following *urgent* input opportunity from DDS and DMH! Thanks to Cathy Boyle at Autism Housing Pathways for this important information! DDS and DMH are seeking information from YOU “to provide DDS and DMH with information about what services are necessary to best meet the community […]
Campamento de Abogacía – Oportunidad Exclusiva!
La Región del Noreste de Familias de Massachusetts Organizadas para el Cambio (Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change) le invita participar en un Campamento de Abogacía ESPECIAL. Esta sesión del campamento de Abogacía tendrá lugar en Malden, Massachusetts, en las fechas siguientes: September 25, 2019 October 2, 2019 October 9, 2019 October 16, 2019 La fecha […]
Partner Updates July 2019
MFOFC Loves 😍😍😍… the new CPR Supported Decision-Making Website! We’re going crazy over The Center for Public Representation’s re-designed Supported Decision-Making Website and their new stories, especially the one about Craig, who is Sandra, our board co-chair’s, son.🤩🤩🤩 Do you know about… REquipment DME Reuse? REquipment DME Reuse would like to serve more MA families with children […]