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A child’s education is important to their happiness and success in life. Children with disabilities can excel in school with the right support and services. However, when school staff and parents differ about the educational needs of a student with disabilities, there may be a …Continue Reading Special Education Mediation
As of 2012, food insecurity affects 10.6 percent of all households in Massachusetts, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Fortunately, Massachusetts has several hunger relief programs that help families and individuals obtain food, gain access to emergency pantries, and receive the nutrition they …Continue Reading Hunger Relief Programs in Massachusetts
Halloween is a fun time of year for both children and adults. Whether you plan on trick-or-treating under the moonlight or hosting your own spooky haunted house, it’s important to stay safe. With advice and resources from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) you …Continue Reading Halloween Safety Tips
When temperatures drop in the winter, many folks turn up the heat and hole up indoors. As a result, people often see a spike in their heating bills. Fortunately, there are many simple and effective tips Massachusetts residents can follow to reduce their heating bills …Continue Reading Winter Energy Saving Tips
Work-related injuries or illnesses often result in lost work time, which can make it difficult to stay afloat financially. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to eligible Commonwealth residents to provide some financial assistance until they are able to return to work. About Workers’ Compensation Workers’ …Continue Reading Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation
Every year, each commuter in the Commonwealth produces 62 pounds of carbon monoxide, 9 pounds of hydrocarbons, and 5 pounds of nitrogen oxides, according to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Cars, trucks, and buses produce approximately 40 percent of all air pollutants. In …Continue Reading Carpooling and Ride Share Options in Massachusetts
Getting behind the wheel for the first time can be exciting for teens, but a worrying experience for parents. While driving safely is a responsibility for all motorists, teen drivers are more prone to high-risk behavior behind the wheel. According to the most current data …Continue Reading National Teen Driver Safety Week
Massachusetts strives to improve the quality of life for vision-impaired residents through unique programs and services. Among these efforts, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) – a division of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) – works to make assistive technology …Continue Reading Assistive Technology for the Blind
According to the National Violence Against Women Survey (NVAW) completed jointly between the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 22 percent of women and 7 percent of men were physically assaulted by a partner at some …Continue Reading National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Breast cancer is diagnosed among women in the United States every two minutes. In Massachusetts alone, breast cancer accounts for one-third of all cancers diagnosed in women. Both men and women are affected by this disease. However, with advancements in modern medicine and increased awareness, …Continue Reading Breast Cancer Awareness
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