Pet Policies in Housing
Stavros Center for Independent Living wants you to know that if you have a pet and your landlord is threatening to evict you, there are laws that may be able to protect you.
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Massmatch AT Advisory Council looking for new members
The Massmatch AT Advisory Council is looking for new members. If you want to read about Masshmatch visit their website at massmatch.org. They are looking for people who use assistive Technology, family members etc. the flyers give a good explanation of what the council is looking for.
INFO TO REGISTER CONSUMERS FOR EXPLORE POSSIBILITY SUMMIT
- Registration link: consumers can get more information and register: https://www.mass.gov/explore-possibility-summit
- Questions:
- Consumers: email mrc-disabilityengagement@mass.gov for support in registering, or questions about day of activities
- Staff: For immediate concerns/questions: Amanda.baczko@mass.gov and 617-645-3460
Information About NCIL’s Hybrid Hill Day!
This year, NCIL’s Annual Hill Day will be on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Since this year’s Annual Conference (https://ncil.swoogo.com/22ncil/) will be hybrid, we wanted to provide some information to help prepare you for this year’s Hill Day.
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act
One of the well-kept secrets for people with disabilities is the Able Act. It allows people with disabilities to earn a living wage without fear of losing their benefits. However, millions more people with disabilities could be taking advantage of these accounts. The tax-free accounts known as the ABLE accounts are named after the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, the 2014 law that created them. Only one per family and that’s me.
LifePath's Farm to Home Program Franklin county
LifePath is excited to share information about our new The Farm to Home Food Program. We have received a grant to fund the delivery of free, farm fresh produce, meats and dairy products valued at approximately $50 per month to older adults and adults living with disabilities. We have partnered with Mass Food Delivery who sources their foods from local farms in the region. They will process the orders, box and deliver a monthly box of fresh foods to each individual’s door. No address will be exempt, no matter how remote the location.