- Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
Boston, MA (November 2022) – Governor Charles D. Baker has appointed Cody Rooney as a citizen member of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.
Cody is a 23-year-old from Amherst, MA studying Human Services at Holyoke Community College. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and his family was told he would never walk or talk.
Well, he does both now!!
Cody has a passion for leadership and doing the work for a better tomorrow. He has worked with Partners for Youth with Disabilities as a fellow for the summer program “Young Leaders Rising” and as a peer leader for the Youth Leadership Forum.
Cody is student Vice President at Holyoke Community College and Cody serves on the Teach Disability Committee. He is also a changemaker with New Deal for Youth where they work hard for a better tomorrow.
“Cody has much experience for a young age and his great leadership skills will serve him well”, said Daniel Shannon, MDDC Executive Director.
“We are excited to have him continue his work on behalf of people with
developmental disabilities and families as a member of our Council.”
Cody is also very involved with his native American culture. He enjoys traveling, Boston sports teams, and going to the beach.
About the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council – The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) is an independent agency funded by the federal government to work with the state of Massachusetts to better support people with developmental disabilities and their families. MDDC’s mission is to help people with developmental disabilities have opportunities to lead successful lives in their communities; by supporting inclusive education, greater employment opportunities, and the right to make choices about where, with whom, and how they live.
For more information contact Adelia DelTrecco at adelia.deltrecco@mass.gov
