There are over 170,000 students with disabilities enrolled in Massachusetts schools.
MAC is the leading advocacy organization in the state protecting the rights of students with disabilities, conducting effective legislative and administrative advocacy, developing training curricula to empower parents, providing technical assistance and representation to low-income parents, convening a statewide coalition, and mobilizing parents and advocates to defend special education.*
How we’re impacting special education:
Projects
Proyecto Acceso a la Educación Especial
Helping Latinx parents navigate special education laws and language and cultural barriers
The Autism Center
Ensuring children and young adults with autism have access to the services and resources they need in order to reach their full potential
Young Adult Leaders Fellowship Program
Providing opportunities for young adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities to learn the professional skills needed to advocate on behalf of other youth with disabilities
Focus Areas
Immigrant & Latinx Families
Providing immigrant, Latinx, and non-English speaking parents with the support they need to advocate for their children’s education
Transition
Creating opportunities for high school students with disabilities to take inclusive college classes
Communication
Improving outcomes and supporting inclusion for children with disabilities using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
Racial Equity
Researching and addressing racial inequities in classroom inclusion and provision of services by improving student demographic data collection practices and transparency
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