People often think of disability as something that happens to others, when in reality, most of us will become disabled at some point.
- Rachael Cowan is a Systems Change Advocate at Stavros Center for Independent Living. She holds a BA in Medical Ethics and Disability Justice from Hampshire College and has worked in the disability field for over 10 years.
Amherst, MA, 5/14/25 –
As we take this blog into its next generation, we remember fondly Joe Tringali. Joe worked at Stavros for over 40 years, and was a passionate advocate who fought for equal access for all in the disability community.
Stavros advocates will be joining many other independent living advocates from across the state on Thursday March 23rd at the State Building’s Grand Hall beginning 11:30 AM to ask legislators to make some needed changes. One of the changes will be “An Act Protecting the Homes of Seniors and Disabled People on MassHealth”. This Act will protect the homes of people on MassHealth including people on CommonHealth who are 55 years and older from losing their homes when they die. It’s called the MassHealth Estate Recovery Program.
One of the topics we hear the most about is employment. There are a number of barriers for people with disabilities to get jobs.
It’s no secret many consumers have difficult times finding PCAs. We don’t have many resources to find them.
The Wheelchair Warranty Bill, is one of DPC’s and Stavros’s priorities from last session. This bill, has been refiled by Rep. Jim O’Day and Sen. John Cronin (docket numbers HD.1845 and SD.212).
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