Our two panelists have had long careers in advancing disability policy in Massachusetts and the nation.

Mary Lou Maloney began working in the field in 1973, establishing one of the first group homes in our state. She joined The Arc of Massachusetts in 1974, eventually rising to Executive Director in 1980. After a short stint in state government (implementing Chapter 688, Massachusetts’ landmark Turning 22 law), she served as Vice President of Public Affairs at Villa Associates, eventually returning to The Arc to lead the Family to Family project. She and her husband also helped found the Disability Policy Consortium.

Philip Campbell led a provider organization for several years prior to becoming the Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts in the 1980s. From 1991 to 1997, he served as the second Commissioner of the Department of Developmental Services. During that time, the department successfully established a new, expansive home and communitybased waiver to allow federal funding for thousands of individuals in community settings.