DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities.
@MA_DDC The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) is doing a survey to learn what is important for people in the developmental disabilities (DD) community living in Massachusetts. Take the survey in English: https://t.co/Jj6OcXK181
@MA_DDC El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Massachusetts (MDDC) está realizando una encuesta para saber qué es importante para las personas de la comunidad con discapacidades del desarrollo (DD) que viven en Massachusetts.
In our new episode of Disability Connection, DLC's Intake Specialist, Richard Villavicencio, talks with Colleen Flanagan, the City of Boston's Disability Commission Outreach and Engagement Specialist, on how the City of Boston connects with the community. https://t.co/0Ni62OOTHI
Join us as we get ready for 2026 elections in our REV UP the Vote Webinar!
We will discuss:
· Key rights of voters with disabilities
· Voter registration
· Ways to vote accessibly
· Getting involved in REV UP
https://t.co/RUeBbr1ET3
Last week DLC attended the Meeting the Moment Community Conversation and Resource Fair hosted by the MA Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Press Release - Massachusetts Disability Organizations Sue City of Worcester for Discriminating Against People with Mental Health Disabilities in its 911 Program https://t.co/i8Se02rZpP
Join us for a webinar that focuses on providing information to schools about the tools available to them with the new DESE regulations on reducing and eliminating the use of time-out rooms.
Friday, April 17, 2026 9:30 am – 1 pm
Click the link to register: https://t.co/wxxJ3OAmZq
DLC is excited to announce a new episode of Disability Connection Podcast. In our newest episode, DLC's Laura Best interviews DLC's Matt Steele on the new report from the Accessible Housing Commission. More episodes will be available shortly so tune in! https://t.co/0Ni62OOTHI
Last night, DLC’s Disability Rights Advocate Jordan Goldstein shared the latest Bridgewater State Hospital report findings following a screening of the documentary Titicut Follies at the Coolidge Corner Theater hosted by Prisoners' Legal Services.
DLC just issued a new report that finds unlawful practices, deficient treatment, and poor conditions persist at Bridgewater State Hospital https://t.co/F2s7rUdtNk
Last week DLC Staff Attorney Matthew Steele was at the State House to present the Accessible Housing Commission’s Report to Governor Healey and other housing stakeholders.
Read the report here: https://t.co/bS16PJwFOs
Photos credit: Josh Qualls