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	<title>What&#39;s New, Rehabilitation Commission, Health and Human Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts</title>		
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           		   <name>What&#39;s New,Health and Human Services,Commonwealth of Massachusetts</name>	
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    <rights>&#169; 2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts</rights>
		<updated>2011-10-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
		
			
		 				<entry>			
	<title>Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and U.S. Department of Labor Partner on Statewide Hiring Events for People with Disabilities </title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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      <name>eohhs</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/hiring-events-for-disabilities.html</id>
	<updated>2013-05-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2013-05-08T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Testimony of Secretary John Polanowicz</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
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    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html</id>
	<updated>2013-03-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2013-03-01T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Secretary Polanowicz Discusses Governor&#39;s Growth Agenda and Health and Human Services Investments in Taunton</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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      <name>eohhs</name>
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    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/growth-agenda-and-health-and-human-services-investments.html</id>
	<updated>2013-02-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2013-02-22T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>John Polanowicz Sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>governor</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0122-secretary-polanowicz-sworn-in.html</id>
	<updated>2013-01-22T16:43:00Z</updated>
	<published>2013-01-22T16:43:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: Don&#8217;t Give Up, Be Persistent: Lessons from Disability Mentoring Day at City Hall </title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/10/dont-give-up-be-persistent-lessons-from-disability-mentoring-day-at-city-hall-.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/10/dont-give-up-be-persistent-lessons-from-disability-mentoring-day-at-city-hall-.html</id>
	<updated>2012-10-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-10-19T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: On the 22nd Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a Resolve to Continue Championing All Rights of All Individuals with Disabilities</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/07/on-the-22nd-anniversary-of-the-signing-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-a-resolve-to-continue-championing-all-rights-o.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/07/on-the-22nd-anniversary-of-the-signing-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-a-resolve-to-continue-championing-all-rights-o.html</id>
	<updated>2012-07-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-07-25T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: Assistive technology is changing the accessibility landscape and daily life for us all</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/assistive-technology-is-changing-the-accessibility-landscape-and-daily-life-for-us-all.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/assistive-technology-is-changing-the-accessibility-landscape-and-daily-life-for-us-all.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-23T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed the advent of innovative assistive technology–everything from “kneeling buses” to software for computers that speak to blind or visually-impaired individuals to video phones that allow individuals who are Deaf to sign to each other.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Assistive Technology and Universal Design Conference and Expo</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-conferen.html" />
    <category term="press release, Assistive Technology, Universal Design, conference" label="press release, Assistive Technology, Universal Design, conference" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-conferen.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-20T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that it will host “Products &amp; Technologies that Change People’s Lives,” an all-day conference and expo, on Friday, September 23 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Personal care attendants honored at State House ceremony</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/personal-care-attendants-honored-at-state-house.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/personal-care-attendants-honored-at-state-house.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-15T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today honored five individuals from across the Commonwealth for their dedication and service as personal care attendants (PCAs) for elders and people with disabilities at an event at the State House.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: Innovative technology offers more than creature comforts</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/innovative-technology-offers-more-than-creature-comforts-critical-tools-for-independent-living.html" />
    <category term="assistive tech" label="assistive tech" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/innovative-technology-offers-more-than-creature-comforts-critical-tools-for-independent-living.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-01T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">You know when you leave your house without your Blackberry or iPhone and you get that sinking feeling? We have all been there: the panic sets in and without your ‘smart’ phone, you feel like you are not really whole all day.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Christine Griffin appointed Assistant Sec. for Disability Policies and Programs</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html" />
    <category term="press release, Christine Griffin" label="press release, Christine Griffin" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html</id>
	<updated>2011-07-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-07-21T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby announced today that she has appointed Christine Griffin as Assistant Secretary for Disability Policies and Programs.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Universal Design &amp; Assistive Technology Products Expo 9/23/2011</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mrc/mrc-related-announcements.html" />
    <category term="event, products, expo, consumer, conference, mrc, rehab," label="event, products, expo, consumer, conference, mrc, rehab," />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mrc/mrc-related-announcements.html</id>
	<updated>2011-07-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-07-06T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Storm assistance centers for communities impacted by tornadoes announced</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html" />
    <category term="press release, tornado, storm, assistance" label="press release, tornado, storm, assistance" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html</id>
	<updated>2011-06-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-06-03T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the opening of three Massachusetts Storm Assistance Centers in Springfield, Monson/Palmer and Southbridge that will provide vital supports for individuals and families impacted by severe weather in the region earlier this week.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>MRC awards employers for creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/mrc-awards-employers-for-creating-opportunities.html" />
    <category term="press release, MRC, Rehabilitation Commission, employers, award" label="press release, MRC, Rehabilitation Commission, employers, award" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/mrc-awards-employers-for-creating-opportunities.html</id>
	<updated>2011-05-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-05-04T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">Nine local companies will be honored this week with Distinguished Employer Awards by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) and two of its advisory boards, the Greater Worcester Employment Resource Collaborative (GWERC) and the Greater Boston Employer Advisory Board (GBEAB).</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>MRC unveils state-of-the-art vehicle to disabilities</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/mrc-unveils-vehicle-for-disabled.html" />
    <category term="press release, MRC, vehicle, disabilities" label="press release, MRC, vehicle, disabilities" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/mrc-unveils-vehicle-for-disabled.html</id>
	<updated>2010-11-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-11-15T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) today unveiled a state-of-the-art motor vehicle equipped with adaptive evaluation and training devices that will help promote independence and employment for people with disabilities.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Personal care attendants honored at State House ceremony</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/personal-care-attendants-honored.html" />
    <category term="press release, personal care, attendant, elders" label="press release, personal care, attendant, elders" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mrc/personal-care-attendants-honored.html</id>
	<updated>2010-10-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-10-13T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today honored five individuals from across the Commonwealth for their dedication and service as personal care attendants (PCAs) for elders and people with disabilities at an event at the State House.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>June 2010 Employment Partnership Regional Visits</title>
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    <category term="related, events, announcements" label="related, events, announcements" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mrc/mrc-related-announcements.html</id>
	<updated>2006-04-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2006-04-19T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
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