MA21 Document Library
The MA21 Document Library offers important materials concerning the Real Lives Law, self-determination through self-direction, and other key topics that empower individuals with disabilities and their families.

Tuesday, September 22 | 1:30 PM
DDS Self-Direction Budgets:
Understanding the Process and Your Rights

What do the Real Lives Law and DDS regulations say about self-direction budgets? What can you do if you disagree with your budget amount?

in this informative webinar for a discussion about the budget planning process and your right to appeal budget decisions. Panelists will share what they have learned from the law and regulations, as well as their professional experience and lived experience.

Panelists:

• Anne Fracht, Self-Advocacy Associate, Harvard Law School Project on Disability (HPOD)
• Liz Fahey, Director of Transition Services, Integrated Center for Child Development (ICCD) Partners
• Richard Glassman, Legal Disability Policy Analyst, Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
  
  Tuesday, November 17 | 1:30 PM
  Topic to be announced.

The Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) was formed in 2007 to protect the right of people with disabilities to self-direct, and through its efforts helped pass the Real Lives Law in 2014.

MA21 is a partnership of self-advocates, family members, other stakeholders and disability advocacy organizations.

2026 Webinar Dates

All webinars are held on a Tuesday at 1:30PM.

January 20, 2026
March 17, 2026
May 19, 2026
September 15, 2026
November 17, 2026

MA21 is hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts.

The latest news on MA21 advocacy and related information.