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In Pursuit of the Good Life Across the Lifespan

DDS is excited to have partnered with The Arc of Massachusetts and QUILLO Connect to produce a series of of short videos that highlight how Massachusetts is using Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

The Department of Developmental Services has committed to the integration and use of the Charting the LifeCourse framework to support individuals and families across the lifespan. We believe these videos will support increased awareness and understanding of Charting the LifeCourse as we collectively strive to integrate this framework into the ways we support individuals and families. These tools help promote person-centered and family-centered thinking and planning approaches which we know can be empowering .

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Charting the LifeCourse in Massachusetts

These short videos are designed to share positive messages and stories to inspire, spark ideas, and promote high expectations.   Quillo's work is based on the power of micro-learning and positive psychology.

 We believe these videos will support increased awareness and understanding of Charting the LifeCourse as we collectively strive to integrate this framework into the ways we support individuals and families. These tools help promote person-centered and family-centered thinking and planning approaches which we know can be empowering .

 Each week through July two stories authored by Massachusetts families, self-advocates, and professionals will be released. The videos will be housed on a new webpage that includes an overview of the frameworks and tools.

 To learn more about the Frameworks and Tools, view these introductory videos by Sonja Stewart  (https://youtu.be/4ovV5MIGe5c) and DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder (https://youtu.be/o1sYdvh3R-g)

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2-3 new videos will be released every week on the Charting the LifeCourse in Massachusetts YouTube channel. They can also be found at http://www.thearcofmass.org/lifecourse

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