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April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Disability Policy

Intentional Communities vs. ICF/IID: Why the Distinction Matters

Intentional communities and ICF/IID aren’t interchangeable. One is a housing model under HCBS; the other is a federally regulated clinical level of care. Understanding the difference is essential for Massachusetts families and policymakers—because real choice requires accurate information and a full continuum of supports.

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Disability Policy

Could My Autistic or Intellectually Disabled Loved One Be Arrested in Massachusetts?

Many Massachusetts families are facing a reality they never expected: when an adult with high-acuity autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) […]

February 27, 2026March 4, 2026Disability Policy, History, Lawsuits

Boulet v. Cellucci: When “Community Living” Meant Waiting Without Services

This installment examines how thousands of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities were found eligible for ICF/IID and HCBS services yet remained unserved or severely underserved for years, and how Boulet v. Cellucci clarified the federal entitlements at the heart of that systemic failure.

January 30, 2026February 2, 2026Disability Policy

Families Rarely Hear About ICF/IID Care in Massachusetts

Understand Why For many families navigating the disability service system, the landscape can feel confusing, fragmented, and full of hidden assumptions. Families […]

December 12, 2025December 25, 2025Disability Policy

Communication Is a Human Right, Not a Luxury

Imagine being unable to reliably express hunger, pain, or joy – and then being told you don’t “qualify” for help on learning […]

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