Center for Public Representation

The Massachusetts Supported Decision-Making Training & Technical Assistance Center

“This two-year grant in the amount of $250,000 will support the creation of a MA state-wide training and technical support center for supported decision making, an important alternative to legal guardianship that helps individuals retain their autonomy.”

CATEGORY: Community Change
LOCATION: Northampton, MA (supporting Tower MA geographic focus areas)
AMOUNT: $250,000 Over Two Years
YEAR AWARDED: 2019
WEBSITE: www.centerforpublicrep.org


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