by James Fuccione | Jun 4, 2025 | Data and Reports
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE developed the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) to meet a critical need for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older Americans: safe, equitable, welcoming care and support as they age. Most long-term...
by James Fuccione | Apr 9, 2025 | News and Updates
WalkMassachusetts’ latest Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in MA report shows inequities in who is most at risk on our streets. Of the 369 total traffic deaths reported in Massachusetts in 2024, 78 were pedestrians. More than one-third of those killed were age 65 or older,...
by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
In line with the federal executive order called “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative” that has led to massive workforce cuts across the US government, the Department of Health and Human Services...
by James Fuccione | Feb 19, 2025 | News and Updates
With winter well under way, the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) has released a new guidance page with all you need to know about snow removal and accessibility in Massachusetts, including: Why accessible snow removal is important to create safer, more...
by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) recently awarded a total of $4,910,668.61 to 59 municipalities across Massachusetts for FY25 through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. Grants are available in the form of Planning Grants (for ADA Self-Evaluation and...