Celebrate 34 years of the ADA with policies that work
Today, July 26, 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, we celebrate July as Disability Pride Month. My team and I wanted […]
Addressing long-term care
On Thursday, the Senate will debate a much-needed long-term care reform and oversight bill, S.2889 — An Act relative to long-term care and assisted living. You can read the bill […]
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts 2024 Distinguished Legislator of the Year
On Tuesday, April 9, I was honored and humbled to receive the 2024 Distinguished Legislator of the Year award from the Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) during Autism Advocacy […]
MDDC Legislator of the Year
On Wednesday, March 6, I received a Legislator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) —- an organization dedicated to supporting people living with [...]
Celebrating the life of Joe Tringali
Joe Tringali — a 45-year member of the Stavros Center for Independent Living; a passionate, beloved, and fierce leader in the disability justice movement — passed away on December 27. […]
Equal opportunity and access for people of all abilities
Today, I spoke on the Senate floor in support of An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The bill passed the Senate with […]
Spouses as Caregivers
I offered the following testimony on October 16, 2023 for An Act allowing spouses to serve as caregivers. You can watch the video here. *** Chair Kennedy and Chair Livingstone, […]
