In recognition and appreciation of the responsibilities and challenges of public service, Dignity Alliance has established annual awards to recognize outstanding service and contributions by state legislators and their staff members. Special consideration is given to those who have taken a leadership role on legislation or budget issues that advance the goals of the Alliance. […]
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) was named the recipient of the Dignity Alliance Federal “Outstanding Federal Legislator Award.” The presentation was made on February 28th in Warren’s Boston Office in the JFK Federal Building at noon. Janice Rotenberg, Senator Warren’s State Director, accept the award on behalf of the senator who is in Washington presiding at […]
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Older Adult Lobby Day 2024
February 27 More than 500 older adults and advocates participated in the Older Adult Lobby Day in the Great Hall at the State House on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Betsey Crimmins (Mass Home Care) and Ellen Taintor (Mystic Valley Elder Services) organized the event. Betsey Crimmins, Executive Director of Mass Home Care, described the event […]
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2022 State Legislative Awards
On June 15, 2022, Dignity Alliance MA presented awards to state legislators who have demonstrated exceptional work on long term services and supports. Outstanding Dignity Legislators 2021-2022 Senator Patricia Jehlen Senator Patricia Jehlen is, without doubt, the “GO TO” senator on all issues concerning nursing home transformative reform and elder issues, and has been throughout […]
Neal is a former chair, and current ranking member, of the US House Committee on Ways and Means which deals with Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and other issues affecting older adults and people with disabilities. “Ranking Member Neal has been a strong champion for nursing home residents and individuals needing long-term care and services. He […]
Dignity Alliance Hosts First Co-Sponsorship Day at the State House – February 16, 2023 Legislators, Staff, Advocates Join to Advocate for the “Dignity Dozen+” 2023-2024 Legislation for Older Adults, People with Disabilities and Caregivers Dignity Alliance Massachusetts held a very successful open house event to recruit legislative co-sponsors for “DIGNITY DOZEN+,” the thirteen bills we […]