PO Box 77
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-307-7775
Toll Free: 866-745-0917
Fax: (617) 542-3822
Email: Mail@dpcma.org
View the Disability Policy Consortium website
Hours: No information.
Additional Locations: None.
Organization Narrative
Disability Policy Consortium is a statewide organization of disability rights activists who share a common goal of equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities. DPC is committed to fostering understanding and support through advocating and educating for each individual’s quality of life including the ability to live independently in whatever community one may choose.
The Disability Policy Consortium’s mission is to promote inclusion, independence, and empowerment by guiding statewide development of policies that ensure that programs and services enable people with disabilities to participate in the political, economic, and social mainstream of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The DPC provides a vital link for information to consumers, agencies, organizations, and legislators.
Population(s) Served
No information.
Services
DPC Members have access to:
- Legislative Advocacy Training –
Understand how bills become laws and how you can influence public policy decisions that affect you - Lobbying-
Learn new skills for communicating, sharing, and advocating for yourself and others. - Legislative Alert Service (email) –
Receive vital up-to-date information regarding legislative and budget issues. - Information on Issues of Importance –
Receive information on relevant topics such as healthcare reform, accessibility issues, emergency planning, long terms supports and Medicaid.
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment
Membership is open to individuals and to organizations who agree with our mission.
Fees
All services free