When decisions are being discussed in the state and federal governments that affect the disability community, it’s vital to be informed and prepared. Regular meetings and collaboration with decision-makers at DDS, MRC, MassHealth and other administration officials, help ADDP and our members become heavily informed and influential on the issues affecting our community. Through our consistent communication with our members, issue-driven committees, professional development workshops, and work with expert consultants, ADDP is THE SOURCE for receiving news, information, and education on timely issues.
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Governor Healey’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) or House 1 (H1) budget recommendation was released yesterday afternoon. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Secretary Kate Walsh hosted a stakeholder call with 900 plus participants at 4 PM to provide an overview of the budget proposal.
The proposed FY26 state budget totals $61.97 billion, with EOHHS accounting for $33.3 billion of... more
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (April 8, 2025) – The Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers announced today that Stephanie Costa, currently the President & CEO of human services agency and ADDP member New England Village, has been named President & CEO of ADDP, effective July 1. more