Disabilities advocates stump at State House for improved care

The Arc and the Disabilities Council are advancing bills that address supported decision-making (H.261 and S.155) and ...
The Financial

Less Than 5% Homes Accessible to Seniors or People with Disabilities: What Can Real Estate Companies Do?

In an alarming revelation, a hearing held by the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging has brought to light a stark reality: less than 5% of homes are truly accessible to seniors or people with ...
WBIW

Social Security Administration brings medical continuing disability reviews in-house

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the agency will transition the processing of medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) from State Disability ...
The Boston Globe

Help people with disabilities live in the community

Unnecessary segregation in nursing homes ‘has been linked to accelerated mental, emotional, and physical decline’ when residents have little autonomy and little ability to engage in outside activities ...