Massachusetts Advocates for Children

Lawrence Inclusion Initiative

With the risk of increased segregation and exclusion of students with disabilities following the pandemic, MAC will launch a community engagement process in Lawrence to create system-wide changes to successfully include students during the recovery and beyond. Lawrence is at a crossroads, with an urgent need to expand inclusive options.

CATEGORY: Community Change
LOCATION: Boston, MA
AMOUNT: $300,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: www.massadvocates.org

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