COFAR is actively engaged in working for better public policy for the families we serve. Below you’ll see some of the bills we are supporting this legislative session, which runs from 2021-2022. Select bill numbers to learn more:
Rep. Carmine Gentile
Rep. David Linksy
Rep. Daniel Cahill
Sen. Mark Montigny
Additional Resources:
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
Office of the Attorney General Civil Rights Division
Mass. Rehabilitation commission
Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) - Special Education (SPED)
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Federal:
Social Security Administration
Social Security (Mass. Locations)
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Nonprofit/Community:
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Caring for the care giver:
Caring for others is hard work. This is your gentle reminder that “you cannot pour from an empty cup” and therefore self-care is not selfish. In fact, it is generous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even recognize caregiver burnout as a concern and offers some guidance and resources here.