We are excited to be kicking off our monthly Advocate Spotlight Series which will highlight and recognize our wonderful self-advocates, family members, organizations, and experts who work tirelessly on issues alongside The Arc. First, we would like to recognize the entire MA Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Coalition — a group of individuals, family members, and organizations who advocate for supported decision-making as an option.
Recently, dozens of advocates from this coalition testified in front of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities to advocate for the passage of a bill that would clarify SDM as an option for those who want to use it. The advocates from this coalition provided powerful testimonies, highlighting their own personal stories and experiences. We are proud to highlight the SDM Coalition and are grateful for their persistent advocacy efforts.
Do you know a stellar advocate who should be included in a future spotlight series? Please contact Emilia at eniyangoda@arcmass.org.
