DOJ Olmstead Opinion: The Real Threat Isn’t Institutionalization — It’s Monopoly
And In Massachusetts, monopoly may look like abandonment disguised as “natural supports.” The posts have been appearing on Facebook since the June […]
Tag: autism
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.
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) […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]