by James Fuccione | Jun 17, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
In 2025, one in every five traffic deaths in Massachusetts involved a person walking. Of the 354 total traffic fatalities reported statewide, at least 76 were pedestrians, accounting for more than 21 percent of all deaths. These findings come from Fatal Pedestrian...
by James Fuccione | Jun 17, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) can help people learn about disability rights and architectural access regulations relating to physical access to buildings, streetscapes, and amenities. This can be especially useful for communities working to become more...
by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
New data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan finds that LGBTQ+ people over 50 face different rates of age-related challenges than people over 50 who are not LGBTQ+. According to the poll, LGBTQ+ people over 50 are more likely to...
by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Throughout May and June, members of the Massachusetts Rural Policy Commission will hold public engagement feedback sessions to hear your thoughts regarding the 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan draft. The Plan chapters address Economic Development, Education,...
by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Conferences, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Aging & Behavioral Health: Practice, Policy and Partnership, May 27th (in...
