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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.

To our MA21 community:

We’re going to take a pause from our November webinar.

With a busy fall calendar, we’ve decided to use this time to focus on MA21’s strategic planning for the next few years and on building our Action Group leadership.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and want to give this work the time and attention it deserves.

Interested in being part of the MA21 Action Group? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at ma21@arcmass.org if you’re interested in getting involved.

2027 Webinar Schedule:
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Tuesday, September 21, 2027

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Download our new Real Lives Law: What You Need to Know Fact Sheet.

WEBINARS

 Register for our upcoming Zoom webinars on advancing self-direction.

Join our advocacy efforts and receive future communications.

PREVIOUS WEBINARS

Watch recordings of all previous MA21 Alliance webinars via this curated playlist on YouTube.

What is MA21?

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.

Massachusetts needs to make the self-directed service model work for everyone who chooses it.

Join us in our advocacy efforts!

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