Opinion: The Caregivers Are Ignored While Executives Cash In
Across Massachusetts, families and frontline caregivers are living through a crisis that rarely makes it into official reports or press releases. While […]
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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) […]
Massachusetts Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule Issues
Massachusetts often points to the Home and Community-Based Services HCBS Settings Rule as justification for closing or downsizing state‑operated Intermediate Care Facilities […]