Mass. Developmental Disabilities Council

Cody Rooney, MDDC Vice-Chairperson will be hosting a virtual information session titled "Creating Belonging: Supporting People with Disabilities at Work" next Wednesday, October 29th from 4 - 5 p.m! Learn more and find registration information here: mass.gov/event/mddc-vir…

Nominations are open for the The Sandra Houghton Self-Advocate of the Year Award, co-presented by the MDDC and Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong at their Annual Conference happening on November 22nd. Nominate someone by Friday, October 17th: wearemass.org/self-advocate-…

The MDDC is conducting a survey on Experiences with Self-Direction in Massachusetts. Take the survey by Monday, November 10th here: surveymonkey.com/r/G6D986P #Massachusetts #Disability #DisabilityPolicy #SelfDirection #MAPoli #DevelopmentalDisability #IntellectualDisability

The MDDC will be presenting at Massachusetts APSE's 2025 Employment Matters! Conference tomorrow. This presentation is titled "Disability and Inclusive Employment: Policies & Practices." #Massachusetts #mapoli #disabilitypolicy #disability #advocacy #community #employment #NDEAM

The 2025 Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit starts TOMORROW! This year's Champion level sponsors are Eastern Bank, Christine Griffin, Winnie McGraw, Charlier Carr and Karen Langley (Keeping the Dream Alive.) #Massachusetts #Disability #PWSGLS25 #GenLeaders

This year's Generational Leader sponsor for the 2025 Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit is the MetroWest Center for Independent Living! Check out MWCIL online: mwcil.org #Massachusetts #Disability #PWSGLS25 #GenLeaders

We're just one week away from our 3rd Annual Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit and this week we'll be highlighting our generous sponsors! This year's Co-Host sponsor is Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)! #Massachusetts #PWSGLS25 #GenLeaders

The MDDC is pleased to welcome our new Council member Melissa Bradley! Learn more about Melissa here: mass.gov/news/massachus… #Massachusetts #MAPoli #Disability #Advocacy

At last evening's quarterly Council Meeting, two members were reelected to the MDDC's Executive Committee. Learn more here: mass.gov/news/mddc-reel… #Massachusetts #MAPoli #Disability #Advocacy

MDDC Endorsed Legislation H.282/S.168 – An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment will be on the docket for this hearing.

MDDC Priority Legislation H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings will be on the docket for this hearing.

Multiple bills on MDDC's Priority and Endorsed Legislation lists have been scheduled for testimony before the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities on Monday, September 9th at 1 p.m. Learn more about the hearing here: malegislature.gov/Events/Hearing…

The MDDC recently published a new fact sheet on the topic of federal Medicaid funding, highlighting some changes that could be coming following the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and their impacts. View the full sheet with sources: mass.gov/doc/federal-me…

After careful consideration of a record number of applications, we are happy to announce our 2025 Emerging Leaders have been selected for the 3rd Annual Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit! #PWSGLS25 #GenLeaders #Massachusetts #Disability #Advocacy #Community

@MassAdvocates is seeking people with intellectual disabilities and Autism aged 18-26 to apply for the Young Adult Leaders Fellowship! Learn more about the Fellowship and apply before the September 15th deadline here: massadvocates.org/youthfellowship

The MDDC's 2024 Impact Report is now available! Visit mass.gov/news/mddc-fy20… to see some insights into our work. #Massachusetts #MAPoli #Disability #advocacy

The Shriver Center at @UMassChan is accepting applications for their Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/ShriverLENDApp… #Massachusetts #DisabilityAdvocacy #Advocacy

The MDDC recently ran two training series on Supported Decision-Making (SDM), the newest addition to our course line up! To learn more about this training and others offered by the MDDC, please contact Lee Larriu: (617) 770-7676 ext. 118 or Lee.Larriu@mass.gov