by Annette Hines | Feb 11, 2020 | Advocacy, Announcements, fundraising, mentoring, Parenting, Special Needs
Guest Post by Mike Haydu, Mentoring Specialist at Partners for Youth with Disabilities and Mentor* When I first met Brody, before we were matched for mentoring, I was taking a little time to get to know him. We were talking about his interests, and they all seemed...
by Annette Hines | Jan 21, 2020 | Advocacy, Announcements, Current Affairs, Parenting
Nicky’s Law has been finally passed! I am so excited to update you on the status of Nicky’s Law! The MA House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday January 15 in a 154-0 vote to approve the Abuse Registry Bill known as Nicky’s Law (merged with...
by Annette Hines | Nov 26, 2019 | Advocacy, General Interest, Parenting
For most families, the journey of taking care of a family member with special needs is “a marathon, not a sprint”. The emphasis must be on taking care of yourself and your family in order to take on the long-term role of advocate. Don’t...
