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Self-Direction in Massachusetts

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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.

Download our Fact Sheet regarding the Real Lives Law.

WEBINARS

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

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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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