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Over the last 50 years, I have started, led and been part of many coalitions that have made significant programmatic and systemic changes to better the lives of people with disabilities both in Massachusetts and across the nation. I did many of these things for my own survival, and as such they also impacted the survival of others like me.
I will continue to advocate for the programs that are near and dear to me. And although I can’t physically be with you today, please know I will continue the “good fight” and make “good trouble” to those that would oppress us and attempt to roll back our civil rights and I will not lay down my sword until I draw my last breath.

Charlie Carr, Words from a Disability Rights Revolutionary, What Disability Pride Looks Like

Families who want to keep someone home cannot afford the support they would need to do it safely. Assisted living facilities that could serve as genuine nursing home alternatives remain financially inaccessible to anyone without substantial assets. . . We keep trying to improve the nursing home when we should be asking why so many people end up there in the first place.

James Lomastro, Not a Continuum of Care: What We Get Wrong About Housing, Aging, and Dignity (Generations – American Society on Aging. July 20, 2026)

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Mission

Dignity Alliance Massachusetts is dedicated to transformative change to ensure the dignity of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.  We are committed to advancing new ways of providing long-term services, support, living options, and care, while respecting choice and self-determination.  Through education, legislation, regulatory reform, and legal strategies, this mission will become reality throughout the Commonwealth.

As a grass-roots coalition of aging and disability service and advocacy organizations and supporters, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts works to secure fundamental changes.

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Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Homes has essential information on nursing homes in MA, including advice for resolving complaints.

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Remembering with Dignity

A Dignity Alliance MA digital memorial to honor those who died during the COVID-19 Pandemic.