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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

LifeCourse Webinars 2023-2024

LifeCourse in Action: Supporting Families in Massachusetts & the National Community of Practice

09/13/2023 | Presenter(s): Ingrid Flory | Slides | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Planning the Life You Want

10/11/2023 | Presenter(s): Rania Kelly and Rebecca Davis | Slides | Handouts | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Empowering People with Disabilities

11/8/2023 | Presenter(s): Keila Torres | Slides | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Holiday Edition

12/13/2023 | Presenter(s): Sonja A. Haecker | Slides | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Exploring Life Possibilities

1/10/2024 | Presenter(s): Maryann Welch | Slides | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Relationships

2/14/2024 | Presenter(s): Nancy Willey | Slides | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Integrating Positive Behavior Support with Charting the LifeCourse

3/13/2024 | Presenter(s): Amanda Purchase | Slides | Transcript


LifeCourse in Action: Empoderar a las personas con discapacidades

04/10/2024 | Presenter(s): Keila Torres | Slides