by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | Data and Reports
With support from the SCAN Foundation, Aspen Digital wrote the Older Adults & Digital Equity playbook after months of consultations with tech companies, community leaders, policymakers, and more. The playbook outlines three crucial pillars: “Inclusive Data...
by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | Data and Reports
A new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation provides updates on the Massachusetts Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform (Roadmap), which is a sweeping set of changes aimed at simplifying access and entry to the state’s outpatient behavioral...
by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | News and Updates
The MBTA announced that it is expanding access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The online application is can be completed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, simplified Chinese, Haitian-Creole, or Vietnamese. The launch...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | News and Updates
On August 19th, the Community Compact Best Practices Program was opened for cities and towns. The program is a voluntary, mutual agreement entered into between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and individual cities and towns of the Commonwealth where a community...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | News and Updates
In collaboration with community partners, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is in the process of collecting community feedback on updating and refreshing the Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan. EOEA recently announced an extended timeline for accepting...