News  MDDC Council Members and Staff Present Testimony to Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

On September 9th, several representatives of the MDDC presented testimony to the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities on four pieces of legislation impacting the disability community. Their voices and lived experiences were front and center as they shared insights to help lawmakers understand the real-world effects that proposed legislation would have on Massachusetts residents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

As part of our work, we remain committed to educating and informing lawmakers on these issues, and providing Council members with the opportunity to share their stories with decision makers on the state and federal levels.

Letters of testimony are available below. To learn more about the hearing and find a recording, visit: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5334.

Letters of Testimony: H.261/S.155 – An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults.

Sandra Heller Letter of Testimony: Supported Decision-Making

Cody Rooney Letter of Testimony: Supported Decision-Making

Amber Pettell Letter of Testimony: Supported Decision-Making

Alana Russo Letter of Testimony: Supported Decision-Making

Tamara Huntley Letter of Testimony: Supported Decision-Making

Joshua Gladstone Letter of Testimony: Supported Decision-Making

Letters of Testimony: H.242/S.149 – An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Cynthia Laine Letter of Testimony: Standards of Care

Tamara Huntley Letter of Testimony: Standards of Care

Joshua Gladstone Letter of Testimony: Standards of Care

Letters of Testimony: H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings.

Raquel Quezada Letter of Testimony: H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings.

Paul Lutfy Letter of Testimony: H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings.

Jennifer Bertrand Letter of Testimony: H.256/S.102 – An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings.

Letters of Testimony: H.282/S.168 – An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment.

Sandra Heller Letter of Testimony: H.282/S.168 – An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment.

Liz Fancher Letter of Testimony: H.282/S.168 – An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment.