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MA21 Document Library\ufeff<\/strong>\n
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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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UPCOMING WEBINARS<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Self-Direction in Action: Real Stories of Choice,
Control, and Outcomes That Work<\/strong>
Tuesday, May 19 | 1:30 PM<\/strong>\n
Hear real stories from people using self-direction to create supports that fit their goals and vision for a good life. Panelists will share what\u2019s working, challenges they faced, and how advocacy made a difference.\n
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Tuesday, September 22 | 1:30 PM<\/strong>\n
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Tuesday, November 17 | 1:30 PM<\/strong>\n
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Download our new Real Lives Law: What You Need to Know<\/strong> Fact Sheet.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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 Register for our upcoming Zoom webinars on advancing self-direction.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Join our advocacy efforts and receive future communications.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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PREVIOUS WEBINARS<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Watch recordings of all previous MA21 Alliance webinars via this curated playlist on YouTube.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What is MA21?<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

MA21 is a partnership of self-advocates, family members, other stakeholders and disability advocacy organizations.<\/p>\n

2026 Webinar Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n

All webinars are held on a Tuesday at 1:30PM.<\/p>\n

January 20, 2026\n
March 17, 2026\n
May 19, 2026\n
September 15, 2026\n
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MA21 is hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Member Organizations<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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