Building Software to Help Prevent Abuse Against Adults with Disabilities
Building Software to Help Prevent Abuse Against Adults with Disabilities Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission The Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities from the abusive acts or omissions of their caregivers through investigation oversight, public awareness, and prevention. The DPPC Abuser Registry is intended to protect individuals with intellectual or developmental…
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Translating Policy Into Technology MA Dept of Public Utilities The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) oversees utility companies and regulates bus, taxi, moving companies, and transportation network company safety in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Challenge In August of 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill giving the DPU regulatory authority…
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Keeping Children Safe With Software MA Dept of Early Education & Care The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) provides childcare and early education resources for children and families in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The EEC regularly runs background checks – or processes to verify an individual’s identity and identify potential problems,…
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