Making the system of #supports and services work for people with intellectual and #developmental #disabilities and their families.
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ALT Flyer for the Experiences with Self-Direction in Massachusetts Survey. Text reads: Help us understand: Why participants use Self-Direction. What is working well. Areas more help/support may be needed. Suggestions to make the program work better. Basic budget information. Eligibility: People with IDD who use Self-Direction or family members of individuals who do. Purpose: The information collected will be used to help educate and inform leaders in our state about how Self-Direction is working well and how it can be improved. Confidentiality: The information shared will be kept confidential. This means we will not use your name or identifying information when we share the survey results. Complete the survey by Monday, November 10th. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Kaitlin Stober, MDDC Policy Research Associate at kaitlin.stober@mass.gov."
ALT MDDC Priority Legislation: H.261/S.155 – An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults. H.242/S.149 – An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings. MDDC Endorsed Legislation: H.282/S.168 – An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment.
ALT MDDC Priority Legislation: H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings. Bill Presenters: Representatives Lawn and Garballey, Senator Barrett. Bill Summary: This legislation would require at least one universal changing station to be installed and maintained in state owned and maintained public buildings or a place of public accommodation containing a public toilet that is newly constructed, reconstructed or remodeled on or after January 1, 2027.
ALT MDDC Endorsed Legislation: H.282/S.168 – An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Bill Presenters: Representatives Lawn and Garballey, Senator Barrett. Bill Summary: This legislation would require a hospital discharge plan and review to increase accountability for medical equipment use and monitoring.
ALT How will federal Medicaid funding impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Change number one: cuts to federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion over the next 10 years. Consquences: 11 point 8 million people could become uninsured. Medicaid funded services will be reduced and or eliminated. Impact: People with IDD will be among those who lose coverage. Loss of health insurance could lead to more people getting sick. They will lose access to services that allow them to live in the community.
