Road to Responsibility and PLAN of MA and RI Renew Partnership with Doubled Funding

Road to Responsibility, one of the region's largest nonprofit organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has announced the renewal of its partnership with PLAN of MA and RI, now entering its third year of collaboration. The partnership, originally established in October 2023, focuses on educating individuals, families, staff, and community members about the benefits of special needs trusts and available government assistance programs.

In a significant show of support for the continued partnership, PLAN of MA and RI has granted $50,000 to Road to Responsibility, doubling its contribution from the previous year. Christopher T. White, Ed.D., president and CEO of Road to Responsibility, expressed enthusiasm about the renewed collaboration, stating that the partnership has provided many individuals and families served by RTR with a deeper understanding of available government assistance programs and the merits of special needs trusts.

Road to Responsibility, established in 1988 with the belief that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve full, rich, and rewarding lives in the community, operates 49 residences as well as co-operative and supportive living apartments. The organization manages nine day-service locations that focus on education, employment, and community enrichment, serving towns and communities throughout the South Shore and South Coast of Massachusetts. More information about their services can be found at https://www.roadtoresponsibility.org.

PLAN of MA and RI, incorporated in 1971 with origins dating back to the 1960s, is recognized as an expert in operating Special Needs Pooled Trusts. The organization serves people with disabilities – whether lifelong or related to illness, injury, or age – helping them preserve assets, protect access to public benefits, and live well through quality trustee services and compassionate social service support. Additional details about their programs are available at https://www.planofma-ri.org.

The renewed partnership represents an important collaboration between two established organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. By combining Road to Responsibility's extensive service network with PLAN of MA and RI's expertise in special needs trusts, the partnership ensures that more individuals and families receive comprehensive support in navigating financial planning while maintaining access to crucial government benefits.