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Press Release - Pine Street Inn and Disability Law Center Partner to Enhance Accessibility in Shelter dlc-ma.org/2026/03/17/pin…

Press Release - Massachusetts Disability Organizations Sue City of Worcester for Discriminating Against People with Mental Health Disabilities in its 911 Program dlc-ma.org/2026/03/16/mas…

Join us for a webinar that focuses on providing information to schools about the tools available to them with the new DESE regulations on reducing and eliminating the use of time-out rooms. Friday, April 17, 2026 9:30 am – 1 pm Click the link to register: dlc-ma.org/helping-school…

DLC is excited to announce a new episode of Disability Connection Podcast. In our newest episode, DLC's Laura Best interviews DLC's Matt Steele on the new report from the Accessible Housing Commission. More episodes will be available shortly so tune in! dlc-ma.org/disability-con…

DLC was proud to be part of the Arc of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Legislative Session.

Last night, DLC’s Disability Rights Advocate Jordan Goldstein shared the latest Bridgewater State Hospital report findings following a screening of the documentary Titicut Follies at the Coolidge Corner Theater hosted by Prisoners' Legal Services.

DLC just issued a new report that finds unlawful practices, deficient treatment, and poor conditions persist at Bridgewater State Hospital dlc-ma.org/2026/03/02/dis…

Last week DLC Staff Attorney Matthew Steele was at the State House to present the Accessible Housing Commission’s Report to Governor Healey and other housing stakeholders. Read the report here: mass.gov/info-details/a… Photos credit: Josh Qualls

DESE just issued guidance about its new regulations on Time Out Regulations that will go into effect in August. Read about them: doe.mass.edu/specialeducati…

Disability Law Center (DLC) has released a new publication providing a brief overview of its findings from years of advocacy work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH). Read the report: dlc-ma.org/wp-content/upl…

DLC is honored to be part of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons w Disabilities Advisory Council. We look forward to working with the Commission to strengthen its work through cross-sector engagement, lived experience & statewide expertise in our role on the Council

Registration is required. zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us on Zoom for the 1st REV UP MA meeting of 2026 on 1/29 at 1:30pm. We will introduce ourselves, hear from our REV UP national partners, and set goals for the year ahead. CART and ASL will be provided. Please reach out to Brianna (bzimmerman@dlc-ma.org) with any questions.

More episodes of the Disability Connection will be available shortly so tune in! dlc-ma.org/disability-con…

DLC is excited to announce a new episode of Disability Connection Podcast! DLC's Caitlin Walsh interviews DLC's Laura Best about being a self-advocate, a peer and a sibling of a person with a disability and how she integrates that into her work as an Intake Specialist.

Here’s to a happy new year! We wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and hopeful 2026.

Happy Holidays from Disability Law Center! Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and warm holiday season.

At a time of uncertain funding, the need for legal assistance and advocacy for people with disabilities is growing. Please consider a donation to sustain the important work of the Disability Law Center. Thank you! dlc-ma.org/donate/