The Real Lives Bill - click here to view

HB 984, also known as the “Real Lives” bill, will improve the delivery of support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members. This will be accomplished by creating a system that is flexible, transparent and gives choice and control of supports to individuals and their family member caregivers.

For Self Advocacy Leadership Series - click here for information

For Self Advocacy in Massachusetts (Click here to access)

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NRS Self Advocacy News (Click here to access)

I achieved my goal worksheet for in-service training (Click here to access)

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