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DDS Office of Human Rights

The Office of Human Rights (OHR) is committed to upholding and advancing the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). OHR serves as a valuable resource for these individuals, their families, provider agencies, and DDS.

OHR collaborates with individuals receiving services, their support teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that each person is supported to live a dignified life in the least restrictive environment with necessary safeguards in place to mitigate any identified unreasonable risk. Additionally, OHR provides training and consultation to individuals, families, DDS staff, and service providers by clarifying and explaining the rules and regulations that affect the human rights of those receiving services from the Department.

DDS Human Rights Advisory Committee Meeting

Next Meeting: June 24, 2025 at 10:30am

Location: 1300 Union Ave., Westborough, MA 01581

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/2040988458?pwd=HkJTpvKAtOFfCBb7Z3a2s0XLn8fULQ.1

HRAC Agenda 6.24.25

 

DDS Human Rights Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

HRAC Meeting Minutes March 2025

HRAC Meeting Minutes April 2025

For previous meeting minutes, please contact Joseph Weru at Joseph.W.Weru@mass.gov.   

HRAC Subcommittee Meetings

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Meeting ID: 285 504 083 718

Passcode: X96B4hL7

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+1 857-327-9245,776339081# United States, Boston

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Phone conference ID: 776 339 081# 

Agendas

HRAC Subcommittee Agenda 5.9.25

Policy & Information

DDS Human Rights Policy

General Information Resources

OHR General Informational Resources 

Human Rights Resources

Human Rights Resources 

OHR Contact List

OHR Contact List

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