When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/DignityMA-StudySessionMay13 Presenter: Wynn Gerhard, Esq, Guardian Community Trust and the Massachusetts Guardianship Policy Institute Topics covered: Registration or https://tinyurl.com/DignityMA-StudySessionMay13
Category: Study Session
April 10, 2026 Presented by Pat Baker, Senior Economic Justice Advocate, Mass Law Reform Institute This 1 hour webinar covered the July 2025 cuts to SNAP benefits as a result of the GOP”s “Big Beautiful Bill” – including eligibility cuts to legal immigrants, imposition of work rules on persons age 55- 65, additional verification burdens […]
April 1, 2026: A Tutorial in the Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications by Advocates Presented: James Lomastro, PhD, Chair , DignityMA FacilitiesWorkgroup and Coordinating Committee Member What AI does for advocates: This session will review basic concepts and techniques appropriate for any skill level. Download the slide deck: Using AI as an Advocacy Tool (pptx) […]
Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center Long Term Care Community Connection (LTCCC)Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.Presented by Richard Mollot, Executive Director, LTCCC The Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center created and managed by the Long-Term Care Community Coalition’s “NursingHome411” platform) serves as a central hub for data, advocacy tools, and regulatory updates focused on […]
Understanding and Using Nursing Home Staffing Data to Improve Care January 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. Presented by Richard J. Mollot, LTCCC Executive Director Sufficient nursing staffing is the foundation of safe, dignified care. It is also required by federal law. Despite this, too many facilities understaff to cut costs. Richard will discuss this new […]
November 20, 2025Presenters: Attorney Stephen Schwartz and Kathy Walker, Center for Public Representation Stephen Schwartz and Kathy Walker are the lead counsel for the plaintiffs. Stephen reviewed the progress since the case was settled in June 2024. Marsters v. Healey is a lawsuit filed by seven individuals with disabilities living in nursing facilities and […]
December 5, 2025 Presenter: Bob Blancato, National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition Bob discussed the current state of aging policy at the national level under the new Congress and Administration. This presentation focused on key shifts in aging policy, identified emerging challenges, and outlined advocacy opportunities that will protect and shape services […]
June 5, 2025 This DignityMA Study Session reviews the Trump Administration’s coordinated attack on disability rights, through the issuance of executive orders that eliminate legal claims and disability rights, rescind disability regulations, and challenge important disability precedents. Steven discussed strategies to oppose these efforts, particularly in light of the drastic reduction in civil rights enforcement […]
May 22, 2025 – A DignityMA Study Session Presenter: James Roosevelt, JD, former Associate Commissioner, U.S. Social Security Administration Jim advises health care payers, providers, trade associations, and service providers on business matters, legislative and regulatory issues, governance, and personnel matters. He regularly represents medical device and medical process startups, including with respect to telehealth, […]
The Personal Needs Allowance for nursing home residents is just $72.80 per month—far too little to cover basic necessities like clothing, toiletries, or a haircut. This decades-old amount undermines dignity and independence for people who have little else of their own. Ask legislators to support S.887 and H.1411 and include a PNA increase with a […]