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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

Crafting Slam Styles Stories with The Moth’s Bethany Van Delft

This event is full. Sign up for our mailing list to find out when future training opportunities are available!   StorySlams – events where tellers perform short 5 minutes stories on a theme, live with no notes – are enjoying huge popularity. We use stories everyday in our advocacy as parents, family, teachers, service providers. […]

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TELLING YOUR STORY WORKSHOP WITH Charlie Fiske, Director of Public Policy, Arc of Massachusetts
August 17, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In

Telling Your Story Virtual Workshop

This workshop, hosted by MFOFC West Regional Coordinator Sue Crosby and Charlie Fiske, Director of Public Policy, the Arc of Massachusetts, will focus on how the sharing of personal stories can lead to legislative change. As of now, I am not teaming up with any Western Mass agencies or providers

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TAKE THE LEAP MFOFC's four-session Advocacy Bootcamp is designed to equip you with the advocacy skills you need to empower your child to lead a rich, meaningful, and exciting life. Apply online at massfamilies.org/advocacy-bootcamp/
July 13, 2020  |  By Rachel  |  In

Advocacy Bootcamp Application Deadline

Advocacy Bootcamp is a free training that focuses on building foundational advocacy skills so we can empower our children to lead rich, meaningful, and exciting lives. We welcome applications from primary caregivers of young children (birth to age 10) who have developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and/or complex medical needs. We will be convening by Zoom […]

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New MFOFC Position Paper on Supported Decision-making
December 9, 2019  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Uncategorized, Updates

New Position Paper from MFOFC: Supported Decision-Making

A new Position Paper is hot off the presses here at MFOFC today. Thanks to the last 30 years of building strong family leaders in Massachusetts, we have learned a lot about what it means to help families imagine better. MFOFC recognizes, like many here in Massachusetts and across the nation, that Supported Decision-making is […]

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Legislative Advocacy Training October 19 2019 Lowell MA
August 28, 2019  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Featured, Northeast, Uncategorized, Updates

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. […]

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NEWS FROM MASS FAMILIES - western region
August 28, 2019  |  By Rachel  |  In Uncategorized, Updates, West

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 […]

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Legislative Advocacy Training October 19 2019 Lowell MA
August 28, 2019  |  By Rachel  |  In

Legislative Advocacy Training

Please join us for this primer on legislative advocacy in the Northeast Region on October 19. Details can be found at https://massfamilies.org/legislative-advocacy-training/

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NEWS FROM MASS FAMILIES - western region
May 6, 2019  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Uncategorized, Updates, West

UMass Amherst Partnership Advancing Advocacy!

Sue Crosby, the MFOFC West Regional Coordinator, has been helping advise a group of students from UMass Amherst who are completing service learning/capstone projects related to disability rights and advocacy. Dental Health Bill Raj, one of the students Sue has been working with, started a petition to promote bill HD 3436 / SD 1942 : […]

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FINAL FY19 Legislative Priorities MFOFC_Page_1
March 18, 2019  |  By Rachel  |  In Advocacy, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates

Now available: MFOFC 2019 Legislative Bill Priorities

Each year, Mass Families establishes legislative priorities for the year. These priorities are in response to current legislation that affect individuals with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and their families. Download the PDF or scroll down to learn more. SUPPORTED DECISION MAKINGH172 An act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities – Filed […]

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