WEBINAR: Real Lives Law Legal Status Fact Sheet
Tuesday, January 20 | 1:30PM

Join MA21 for an engaging webinar focused on advocacy, information sharing, and shaping MA21’s work ahead.

In this session, we will introduce the updated Real Lives Law Legal Status Fact Sheet, provide an update on individual budgets and funding allocation, share our initial ideas for MA21’s 2026 webinar schedule with an opportunity for your feedback, and offer practical pointers to help you feel confident and comfortable sharing your self-direction experiences with legislators.

Your voice matters. Your input will help guide MA21’s advocacy efforts and future webinar planning.

SURVEY: Experiences with Self-Direction in Massachusetts

Please complete this survey if you are currently utilizing self-direction.

If you need help completing the survey, please email kaitlin.stober@mass.gov.

January 29, 2026

Self-Direction Experiences: Findings from MDDC’s Statewide Survey

Attend this forum to discuss the additional results that have been collected and analyzed. Registration is required.

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.

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.

The latest news on MA21 advocacy and related information.