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LifeCourse in Action

The Charting the LifeCourse framework is based on the core belief that all people and their families have the right to live, love, learn, work, play and pursue their life aspirations in their community.

Massachusetts LifeCourse in Action is:

  • a virtual community to share information with others on the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and Tools
  • an opportunity to learn how people across Massachusetts are using the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and Tools in their life and work, to brainstorm and get ideas from others, and to share promising practices
  • a learning community open to anyone who is interested, including individuals, families, and professionals
  • a collaboration between the Arc of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, and the Institute for Community Inclusion

Individuals, families, and professionals can use the Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools to envision and chart a course toward a good life. Throughout Massachusetts, Charting the LifeCourse is being adopted in various ways.

ICI's Charting the LifeCourse Webinars:

We will host monthly LifeCourse in Action webinars.

  • When? On the second Wednesday of every month from 12-1pm ET
  • Where? On Zoom. You will receive the link when you register.
  • Questions? Please email Beth Wike at Elizabeth.Wike@umb.edu.

Massachusetts Charting the LifeCourse Activities

To learn about other Charting the LifeCourse activities in Massachusetts, visit the Arc of Massachusetts' LifeCourse page and the Community of Practice for Supporting Families Across the LifeSpan.

National Charting the LifeCourse Activities

To learn more about what's happening with Charting the Life Course beyond Massachusetts, visit the Life Course Nexus site hosted by the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

Past webinar recordings are available at:

Date Title Presenter(s)
7/27/2022 Planning for Day and Employment Services utilizing the lens of CtLC Kathleen Walker - Statewide Director of Day and Employment Services at DDS
6/22/2022 Integrating CtLC frameworks and tools at the Department of Public Health Elizabeth Bostic and Miriam Scrivener, DPH Division of Children with Special Health Care Needs
5/25/2022 Using CtLC to Support Families Long Term in the Adult Family Care Program Nancy Willey, Berkshire County Arc
4/27/2022 Charting the Life Course for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Heather Salera, DDS South Valley Area Office
3/23/2022 Tools for Tomorrow Rosalie Edes and Kerry Mahoney, Arc of Massachusetts
1/26/2022 Inclusive Ambassador Series Pilot Lauri Medeiros, Andrew Carr, Austin Carr, Jevon Okundaye, Lisa Sims, Bill Fleming, and Rania Kelly, MassFamilies
12/22/2021 Tools to help through the holidays Sonja Stewart, Berkshire County Arc
10/27/2021 CtLC through a cultural lens Rania Kelly, MassFamilies
9/22/2021 CtLC frameworks and tools for assisting individuals and families with transition planning Paula Thompson, Communitas
7/28/2021 Using CtLC with Families with Medically Complex Children Kerry Mahoney, Arc of Massachusetts
6/23/2021 CtLC in Transition Erika Maurer, DDS Middlesex West Area Office
5/26/2021 Integrating CtLC into Family Support Center Practices Gina Bernard, Seven Hills
4/28/2021 Using CtLC with Families with Medically Complex Children Eileen Lee, Incompass
3/24/2021 Using CtLC in Preparing for the IEP Staff from Berkshire County Arc
2/23/2021 Using the Integrated Supports Star with families.  Kristen D'Andrea, Riverside Community Care
1/19/2021 Using CtLC to Reimagine Life After COVID Yvonne Carpenter, MassFamilies
12/15/2020 Overview of the Life Course Nexus Website Jane St. John, University of Missouri Kansas City
5/19/2020 Using CtLC to Plan and Identify Resources Related to COVID-19 Ingrid Flory, DDS
4/28/2020 Using CtLC to Engage with Families on Facebook Jaimie Timmons & John Shepard, Institute for Community Inclusion
4/7/2020 Using CtLC for Self-Directed Services   Robin Foley, Seven Hills Family Services
1/16/2020 Using CtLC to Help Families Prepare for the IEP Meeting  Sonja Stewart, Berkshire County Arc
12/10/2019 Using CtLC for Transition Assessment with Students Laurel Peltier, Collaborative for Educational Services
11/21/2019 Using CtLC in Transition Planning Paula Thompson, Communitas