Article Publication Date:
6/10/2004
Summary:
This report documents the State of Massachusetts’ community governing boards. These boards were established to manage service delivery as a part of a self-determination initiative for people with developmental disabilities. The governing boards – elected by people with disabilities and their families – reflect Boston’s ethnic neighborhoods and serve people with similar ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Topics:
Consumer/Participant Direction
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
State/Agency Information
cultural competency
Contact
Jeff Keilson
jeff.keilson@dmr.state.ma.us
Phone:
781-910-7216
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50128