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The chair said he had previously updated the commission about Project Lifesaver and reminded members the police training stage is beginning; he directed commissioners to the Project Lifesaver website for background materials. No decisions or votes were recorded; the update was informational.

Why it matters: Project Lifesaver provides radio-frequency tracking bracelets and training for first responders to locate people with cognitive impairments who become missing. The commission noted the police training phase as a step toward local implementation and referenced prior updates on the program’s progress.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Revere City Commission on Disabilities Meeting- 3/11/25","oneSentenceSummary","Members said the Newbury Commission on Disabilities reported that local police will soon begin training for Project Lifesaver, a tracking program used to help find missing people with cognitive disabilities.","taxTitle","Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",5660,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6287640,"Commission hears concerns over Commonwealth Care Alliance service problems raised at CODA meeting",100,1235000,1335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2548296-3066cc38f65026799f7834575fc3acde&start=1235&end=1335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2548296-3066cc38f65026799f7834575fc3acde/thumbnail_1235000.jpg","/articles/6287640/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-hears-concerns-over-Commonwealth-Care-Alliance-service-problems-raised-at-CODA-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287640-b17bfe94e4483f61586adda422127e6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187333&Signature=ELhzwjXhxZtTr~m6NPPF03F66UmvITjPX7FTR4HFDUr7hYYP~jlpS9UDLQBb3bm5Wht6~gaDyPFqUHHFTfjStd-3CXrpxxwsHW6mkK03wnUJIJuhFHs1x4jCRTpMaxIa4Rvd7l2RFxK5OCRhc5KGLx~bW0nGU2W-SLfaVWmMRtzNly~5CaxB9OC0AT2bJoibYuqfYjfiKLVws0hjT4hv-yjJ3Qcq9VPQsWQ1~5brE-m1k6VC1xgFfWPhWs4hgufPrnncovmlJFU~9wgKGKJn4~xMLcvZ-MXyUtiCe3vzwb4olU~T61GZ~VgYSm7BFqA5Hxpl5YchZQlssDzmxe2CdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Commission on Disabilities meeting, members relayed information from the Disability Policy Consortium (DPC) and other advocates about financial and service difficulties at Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA), an organization that provides managed care services to people with disabilities.

The commission chair relayed that DPC had released a 2025 advocacy agenda and that the Disability Policy Consortium and the Boston Center for Independent Living had raised concerns about CCA’s financial stability and service delivery. Chair Ralph said DPC had encouraged the state to consider receivership to prevent disruption for people who rely on CCA.

Commission member Ellie Vargas, who said she uses CCA as her primary insurer, described delays and service problems: “It took me about 5 months to get a case manager,” Vargas said, adding she only received a case manager “maybe 2 weeks ago” and that she had heard from other organizations that CCA was “dropping the ball.”

Commission members discussed potential effects on beneficiaries, including the administrative burden of changing plans and the risk that some people might not qualify immediately for alternative plans. The chair noted that receivership can result in an independent party being appointed to stabilize an organization rather than direct state operation.

No formal action was taken; members agreed to monitor developments and suggested contacting DPC and the Boston Center for Independent Living for further information and support.","Members reported that Disability Policy Consortium raised Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) financial and service problems at a recent Disability Coalition meeting; a local commission member described long delays obtaining case management and declining service consistency.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6287644,"Commission wins $5,000 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay grant to expand Revere Beach ‘All Abilities Day Out’",661,1816000,2477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2548296-3066cc38f65026799f7834575fc3acde&start=1816&end=2477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2548296-3066cc38f65026799f7834575fc3acde/thumbnail_1816000.jpg","/articles/6287644/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-wins-5000-Save-the-HarborSave-the-Bay-grant-to-expand-Revere-Beach-All-Abilities-Day-Out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287644-91484a1f7cbcbb564a0de0a8df73a17e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187333&Signature=e0ODQL5Tmd45frV9PWqqSA9gqQ1BjVcm931tjs3clEZypovec-vW16cuVf-7S5coF0IPqOfPZ2lZPxZwJ3HJH~iaHfl3SJ5lAFHD2fhc-jvLDhTkt4f2HHnbICZDc9frz02eHtqrCBeuPmMosKVyvzmlmU6u~cLD12hCe0bNtuSvkxK5Mn1t9X7GX9Zz7XSdtszAsWMP2jarUDe4F3yvl9jeiPO2jE6ECJoeE~qC7TTKS-gfK-6yNSJkLVRbVWjyJXPK0SQdUOM9LDzE58ggaxJDhWL1XNvSohxrns7N3volw87bOYI5Ivspl17tF3dWlWFmVB74LHPW5anvyL-sEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere Commission on Disabilities announced it received a $5,000 grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches program to expand the commission’s All Abilities Day Out at Revere Beach.

Chair Ralph told commissioners the award came from a competitive program; the commission received $3,500 for last year’s event and this year’s award increased to $5,000. He said the grant selection included many applicants: “there were a 68 organizations and individuals that applied this year,” and the commission was among the awardees.

Why it matters: the grant will be used to enlarge programming, add vendors and accessibility amenities, and broaden outreach to residents and regional visitors. The commission discussed logistical steps including submitting a permit request to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and providing three potential dates for beach use.

Commission members discussed target timing and logistics. Chair Ralph said he planned to propose three dates and preferred a Saturday in August, tentatively the second Saturday, to avoid conflicts with other major beach events such as sandcastle contests. He emphasized the need for accessible parking and proximity for mobility vans. Members suggested tabling at other community events and reaching out to local media to boost attendance; one member suggested contacting regional TV outlets once dates are fixed.

Next steps: the chair will submit permit dates to DCR, confirm the chosen date with city calendars, and coordinate outreach. Commissioners asked for volunteer help with vendor recruitment and publicity. No formal vote was required to accept the grant award; the commission noted next steps and pledged to report back with confirmed dates.","The Revere Commission on Disabilities said it received a $5,000 Better Beaches grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay to expand the All Abilities Day Out at Revere Beach; organizers plan a larger event in August and must file a DCR permit and provide three potential dates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6287650,"Revere Commission advances partnership to bring music-therapy workshops to city",308,673000,981000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2548296-3066cc38f65026799f7834575fc3acde&start=673&end=981","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2548296-3066cc38f65026799f7834575fc3acde/thumbnail_673000.jpg","/articles/6287650/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-Commission-advances-partnership-to-bring-music-therapy-workshops-to-city","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287650-2ff16b7a236373ff98e651a2112670e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187333&Signature=k5VW27Mouk50KJ0SJr1XpxSgMd5vJT082oCTMseuG9YExjxkZS2KRXSiBu4Daqvp-75XwbtMOY8hPPtlOJ-NCoB-FuS0zHWf~1FJQJ7B2dX-l-NDJB8uQLoJ~DKsUT-~eO9~UpssNN2q6Pcdo6iGnh5N7xacbKO-3hy1js754IiVNqTWCOdAbVGm1fLIY6ZOLEfarfjXt~Pgtl~WLjf63WFBlgWmaST2q9i2Gqqh2UCNddmyh~Xk74cGwBCIm1cPFRwQLxe~Ez0jsjFIFGj-8PHASHHsxVDNzbK3qB4e-VeCuqLyM-5sRlMNtBx01ICsX2g-KZi2rcaSruk4wUAjwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Revere’s Commission on Disabilities said it is moving forward with a music-therapy program in partnership with the Community Music Center of Boston and Revere Parks and Recreation, pending vendor setup, scheduling and space availability.

The commission’s chair, identified in the meeting as Ralph, told members the Community Music Center of Boston had met informally with Revere Parks and Recreation staff and that the recreation department was “very amenable to partnering with us to offer the programming” pending vendor paperwork and date confirmations. He said the rec department and the community music center were still finalizing meeting outcomes and next steps.

Why it matters: the program would provide music-therapy sessions and parent/caregiver workshops targeted to people with disabilities in Revere. Commission members said the workshops will guide caregivers on expectations and the therapy model, and that actual therapy classes would follow based on demonstrated demand.

Commission member Mario Grimanes and Ellie Vargas urged outreach once dates are set. Vargas suggested contacting community partners and city channels; the commission said Revere Parks and Recreation will list the events on its calendar and the city will post the dates when available.

Logistics discussed included vendor setup (the community music center must be registered as a vendor), space at municipal facilities (the Garfield Community Center was cited as a likely site), and class size. Chair Ralph said the initial plan is to cap individual music-therapy classes at about 15 participants and to break classes into age groups if demand requires multiple sessions. He said the commission hopes to run sessions seasonally if demand warrants.

No formal vote was taken; the discussion produced direction to complete vendor paperwork, confirm dates with Revere Parks and Recreation and publicize the program once details are finalized.","Revere Commission on Disabilities reported progress on a planned partnership with the Community Music Center of Boston and Revere Parks and Recreation to run music-therapy workshops and classes for children and young adults with disabilities; logistics, vendor setup and outreach remain to be finalized.","actionData","errors"]

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