Executive Office of Elder Affairs

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Resources for older adults and their caregivers to live and thrive in the community of their choice. To connect to a local elder service agency, call the Executive Office of Elder Affairs at 617-727-7750 or 800-243-4636. Available 9am – 5pm, … Continued

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

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The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) provides services that break down barriers and empower people with disabilities to live life in their own terms. Our programs focus on training and employment, community living, and disability determinatio URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: … Continued

Disabled Persons Protection Commission

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This website provides information to report suspected abuse or neglect of a disabled person aged 18 to 59 years, or you may contact the Disabled Persons Protection Commission at 800-426-9009. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. URL: Visit resource … Continued

Grow Your Own Systems

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“Grow Your Own” systems are a recruitment tool for schools to encourage high-performing students to pursue teaching as a future career. These programs expose a diverse group of high-achieving high school juniors and seniors to teaching in low-income or hi … Continued

Ban the Box policies and practices

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Currently, many employers require job candidates to check a box about whether they have been arrested, convicted, or incarcerated [8]. This practice makes it difficult for previously incarcerated individuals to find employment. What’s more, due to discrim URL: Visit resource … Continued

Small business technical assistance programs

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Supporting small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, and veterans, through funding and technical assistance can help improve and sustain such businesses. Providing grants to community development corporations, chambers of commerce, and URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023

Promoting Healthy Sexuality

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These approaches are comprised of comprehensive sex education programs known to reduce high risk sexual behavior. The approaches aim to protect against violence by encouraging youth to engage in sexual communication and healthy sexual behavior, such as re URL: Visit … Continued

Health Literacy Curricula

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Health literacy can benefit indicidual health behaviors dramatically. Two such health literacy currciula are as follows: Health Information Literacy Curriculum: The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences developed a health literacy curricu URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023