Advocating for the Future Group

07/17/2026

We need your help! We are planning our webinar series for the 2026-2027 school year and would like to know what kinds of questions you have for our team of attorneys and advocates.

A few past webinar topics we have done (which are recorded and always accessible on our website) include:
🔹 Going Back to School Strategies
🔹 Autism - Myths, Realities and Advocacy Strategies
🔹 Building Effective Home-School Communication Strategies
🔹 Bullying: When Your Child/Student is Being Bullied
🔹 And more!

Please comment below or direct message us with ideas about webinar topics you would like to see!

07/14/2026

🚨 The Massachusetts Senate is expected to vote this week on legislation that could have serious unintended consequences for people with IDD and autism.

While protecting healthcare workers is essential, the bill must also recognize that disability-related behaviors should not be criminalized.

✅ Support Amendment #5 to exclude group homes and other IDD/autism service settings.
✅ Support Amendment #8 to prioritize de-escalation and community-based alternatives.

📢 Contact your State Senator today: thearcofmass.org/action Maura Sullivan Nora Bent Emilia Niyangoda

07/14/2026

When Kentucky underfunds itself, Lee Specialty Clinic isn’t an anomaly, it’s a warning. Kentucky faces hundreds of millions in budget gaps, more closures will follow unless lawmakers work together. A special session would let the state address urgent gaps before cuts get worse.

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

We have another family's story for you to share with others. Tiffany Owsley is a dedicated mother to 3 boys. Two of them have disabilities. Tiffany is the expert on her children and is saving tax payers money by caring for them. Please help spread the word about this service that helps families stay together.
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07/14/2026

Attention all KY Advocacy in Action members!

Our next meeting for the statewide advocacy group will be on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST at the CAL Louisville Office (501 E. Broadway, Suite 310, Louisville, KY 40202) or virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/.../microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting (Meeting ID: 210 937 071 845 53 / Passcode: ot2dC2FG).

Alt Text: KY Advocacy in Action next meeting is Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST. CAL Louisville Office (501 E. Broadway, Suite 310, Louisville, KY 40202) or virtually: https://www.microsoft.com/.../microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting. Meeting ID: 210 937 071 845 53 and Passcode: ot2dC2FG.

07/14/2026

Big changes after high school can feel like a lot, especially when services change too. Mission Transition on August 20, 2026 will help families learn about adult services, after high school options, and resources that support youth with disabilities into adulthood. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3kn42t38 🚀

07/14/2026

Knowledge brings confidence. Confidence creates PossAbilities.
Join our Special Education Director Panel to learn how to navigate the special education process and better support your child’s educational journey. This symposium session will be at the 2026 PossAbilities Expo on July 18 at 12:15PM CST.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D8U17ffD2/