Massachusetts bill renames the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, updating language to reflect self-determination and potential.

The Massachusetts bill H4161 renames the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, aiming to reflect the self-determination and limitless possibilities of people with disabilities. The legislation updates language throughout the General Laws, replacing terms like "handicap," "handicapped," and "retarded" with more inclusive terms such as "barrier," "person with a disability," and "person with intellectual disabilities." Additionally, it repeals a section related to an outdated program for extended sheltered employment for people with disabilities.

Massachusetts bill renames the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, updating language to reflect self-determination and potential.

The Massachusetts bill H4161 renames the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, aiming to reflect the self-determination and limitless possibilities of people with disabilities. The legislation updates language throughout the General Laws, replacing terms like "handicap," "handicapped," and "retarded" with more inclusive terms such as "barrier," "person with a disability," and "person with intellectual disabilities." Additionally, it repeals a section related to an outdated program for extended sheltered employment for people with disabilities.