Join us on Tuesday, April 30 from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our Rainbow Group Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

This group is on Zoom and is open to people from any region in MA and other states.

The last Tuesday of each month at 5:30-7:00pm is to learn and talk about LGBTQ+ topics.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84122253807

Phone: +1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

Join us Wednesday, April 24 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm for our Statewide Drop-In woohoo!🥳

These Drop In meetings are a great way to meet other Self-Advocates statewide in a more relaxed way. Our Drop-In meetings bring together all the MASS regions to get informed, to chatting about different stuff, and have lots of fun! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Our email is: info@wearemass.org or our number is 857-360-0134. Thank you!

Here is the Zoom Information: 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82012135896

Meeting ID: 820 1213 5896

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Join by phone: +1 646 518 9805

Join us on Tuesday, April 23 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for our Central Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142

Meeting ID: 889 534 3142

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Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.

Join us on Wednesday, April 17 from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting! Join us for our next Northeast meeting on Wednesday, April 17 from 4:00 -5:30 PM over zoom. In order to get the zoom information you will need to follow the link below to register, for free, on Eventbrite!

If you plan to join us please follow this link to register:

https://northeast-regional-meeting.eventbrite.com/

This will help us get a good understanding of how many people plan to join us!

Northeast regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here! It was so much fun at our last regional meeting, and we had a great discussion with the Regional Human Rights Director for DDS, Alexandra Selman.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162

Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
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Hello!  This is a reminder for the next SDM Task Force meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88607363196

Meeting ID: 886 0736 3196

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Join MASS’s Supported Decision-Making Task Force!

MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES STANDING STRONG (MASS) is a statewide self-advocacy organization. In 2017, MASS formed a special group of self-advocates called a “task force” to work on supported decision-making, or “SDM,” for short.

SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING (SDM) is an important tool that self-advocates can use to make their own life choices and get help from others they trust. All persons with disabilities have a right to make their own decisions and get support if they want.

THE TASK FORCE has educated self-advocates across the state on SDM, developed SDM tools for self-advocates, helped self-advocates to use SDM in their lives, researched self-advocates’ views about SDM, and advocated for new SDM laws and policies.

GET INVOLVED in the MASS SDM Task Force, by becoming a member. If you choose to join the task force, you can:

- LEARN about SDM

- TRAIN others about SDM

- HELP others make their own SDM agreements

- ADVOCATE for laws and policies on SDM

Join us on Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!

Join us the third Tuesday of month for Metro regional meetings. Metro regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!
 
If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact our regional coordinator, Jenna DeSpirito. Their email is: jenna.despirito@wearemass.org and their number is 339-832-2922. Thank you!

Please use the Zoom link you receive after completing the Metro Regional Meeting Eventbrite registration.

Join us Thursday, April 11 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for our Statewide Drop-In woohoo!🥳

Statewide Drop-ins are on the Second Thursday, and Fourth Wednesday of every month.

If you’re planning to attend please register via Eventbrite at this link https://selfadvocatedropinmass.eventbrite.com/

When: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, on the Second Thursday of each month

Where:
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82012135896

Meeting ID: 820 1213 5896

What are Statewide Drop-ins, and who are they for?
Statewide Drop-in meetings will be open to self-advocates from all the Massachusetts Regions and Massachusetts Rainbow groups. This is an opportunity for self-advocates to work together across regions, have fun, and support one another. 

Please note - If you are not a self-advocate with a disability you are only welcome to attend if you are supporting another self-advocate to attend the meeting. Bring your friends and lets get connected with other self-advocates across Massachusetts!

Questions about this meeting? Email us at info@wearemass.org or call (857) 360-0134

These Drop In meetings are a great way to meet other Self-Advocates statewide in a more relaxed way. Our Drop-In meetings bring together all the MASS regions to get informed, to chatting about different stuff, and have lots of fun! We always welcome new self-advocate members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!

Join us on Wednesday, April 10 from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Southeast Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/108541531

Phone: +1 646 518 9805

Meeting ID: 108 541 531

Join us on Tuesday, April 9 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our Central Regional Meeting!

We’ll be at HMEA in person and on zoom.

Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St, Worcester

Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142

Meeting ID: 889 534 3142

One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.

Join us Wednesday, March 27 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm for our Statewide Drop-In woohoo!🥳

These Drop In meetings are a great way to meet other Self-Advocates statewide in a more relaxed way. Our Drop-In meetings bring together all the MASS regions to get informed, to chatting about different stuff, and have lots of fun! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Our email is: info@wearemass.org or our number is 857-360-0134. Thank you!

Here is the Zoom Information: 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82012135896

Meeting ID: 820 1213 5896

One tap mobile

Join by phone: +1 646 518 9805

Join us on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our Rainbow Group Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

This group is on Zoom and is open to people from any region in MA and other states.

The last Tuesday of each month at 5:30-7:00pm is to learn and talk about LGBTQ+ topics.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84122253807

Phone: +1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

Join us on Tuesday, March 26 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for our Central Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142

Meeting ID: 889 534 3142

One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.

The Health and Disability Partnership is a group of people with disabilities and other people who care about the health of people with disabilities. It helps advise the state Health and Disability Program and other programs in the Department of Public Health. It also helps people with disabilities stay up to date on important health issues.

Thursday March 21, 2024 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Join us on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting! Join us for our next Northeast meeting on Wednesday, February 21 from 4:00 -5:30 PM over zoom. In order to get the zoom information you will need to follow the link below to register, for free, on Eventbrite!

If you plan to join us please follow this link to register:

https://northeast-regional-meeting.eventbrite.com/

This will help us get a good understanding of how many people plan to join us!

Northeast regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here! It was so much fun at our last regional meeting, and we had a great discussion with the Regional Human Rights Director for DDS, Alexandra Selman.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162

Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#

Hello!  This is a reminder for the next SDM Task Force meeting from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88607363196

Meeting ID: 886 0736 3196

One tap mobile
+16465189805,,88607363196#

Dial by your location
        +1 646 518 9805

Meeting ID: 886 0736 3196

Join MASS’s Supported Decision-Making Task Force!

MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES STANDING STRONG (MASS) is a statewide self-advocacy organization. In 2017, MASS formed a special group of self-advocates called a “task force” to work on supported decision-making, or “SDM,” for short.

SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING (SDM) is an important tool that self-advocates can use to make their own life choices and get help from others they trust. All persons with disabilities have a right to make their own decisions and get support if they want.

THE TASK FORCE has educated self-advocates across the state on SDM, developed SDM tools for self-advocates, helped self-advocates to use SDM in their lives, researched self-advocates’ views about SDM, and advocated for new SDM laws and policies.

GET INVOLVED in the MASS SDM Task Force, by becoming a member. If you choose to join the task force, you can:

- LEARN about SDM

- TRAIN others about SDM

- HELP others make their own SDM agreements

- ADVOCATE for laws and policies on SDM

Join us on Tuesday, March 19 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!

Join us the third Tuesday of month for Metro regional meetings. Metro regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!
 
If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact our regional coordinator, Jenna DeSpirito. Their email is: jenna.despirito@wearemass.org and their number is 339-832-2922. Thank you!

Please use the Zoom link you receive after completing the Metro Regional Meeting Eventbrite registration.

Join us Thursday, March 14 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for our Statewide Drop-In woohoo!🥳

Statewide Drop-ins are on the Second Thursday, and Fourth Wednesday of every month.

If you’re planning to attend please register via Eventbrite at this link https://selfadvocatedropinmass.eventbrite.com/

When: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, on the Second Thursday of each month

Where:
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82012135896

Meeting ID: 820 1213 5896

What are Statewide Drop-ins, and who are they for?
Statewide Drop-in meetings will be open to self-advocates from all the Massachusetts Regions and Massachusetts Rainbow groups. This is an opportunity for self-advocates to work together across regions, have fun, and support one another. 

Please note - If you are not a self-advocate with a disability you are only welcome to attend if you are supporting another self-advocate to attend the meeting. Bring your friends and lets get connected with other self-advocates across Massachusetts!

Questions about this meeting? Email us at info@wearemass.org or call (857) 360-0134

These Drop In meetings are a great way to meet other Self-Advocates statewide in a more relaxed way. Our Drop-In meetings bring together all the MASS regions to get informed, to chatting about different stuff, and have lots of fun! We always welcome new self-advocate members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!

Join us on Tuesday, March 12 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our Central Regional Meeting!

We’ll be at HMEA in person and on zoom.

Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St, Worcester

Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142

Meeting ID: 889 534 3142

One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.

Please join the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) and The Arc of Massachusetts (The Arc) on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am for the 46th Annual Legislative Reception. The theme for the reception this year is "Reaffirming Our Commitment to Those in Need." This important day of advocacy is an opportunity to come together as a community to advocate for change and to schedule meetings with your legislators.

Join us Wednesday, February 28 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm for our Statewide Drop-In woohoo!🥳

Statewide Drop-ins are on the Fourth Wednesday, and Second Thursday of every month.

If you’re planning to attend please register via Eventbrite at this link https://selfadvocatedropinmass.eventbrite.com/

When: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, on the Fourth Wednesday of each month

Where:
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82012135896

Meeting ID: 820 1213 5896

What are Statewide Drop-ins, and who are they for?
Statewide Drop-in meetings will be open to self-advocates from all the Massachusetts Regions and Massachusetts Rainbow groups. This is an opportunity for self-advocates to work together across regions, have fun, and support one another. 

Please note - If you are not a self-advocate with a disability you are only welcome to attend if you are supporting another self-advocate to attend the meeting. Bring your friends and lets get connected with other self-advocates across Massachusetts!

Questions about this meeting? Email us at info@wearemass.org or call (857) 360-0134

These Drop In meetings are a great way to meet other Self-Advocates statewide in a more relaxed way. Our Drop-In meetings bring together all the MASS regions to get informed, to chatting about different stuff, and have lots of fun! We always welcome new self-advocate members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!

Join us on Tuesday, February 27 from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our Rainbow Group Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

This group is on Zoom and is open to people from any region in MA and other states.

The last Tuesday of each month at 5:30-7:00pm is to learn and talk about LGBTQ+ topics.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84122253807

Phone: +1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

Join us on Tuesday, February 27 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for our Central Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142

Meeting ID: 889 534 3142

One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.

Join us on Thursday, February 29 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Southeast Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/108541531

Phone: +1 646 518 9805

Meeting ID: 108 541 531

Join us on Wednesday, February 21 from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting! Join us for our next Northeast meeting on Wednesday, February 21 from 4:00 -5:30 PM over zoom. In order to get the zoom information you will need to follow the link below to register, for free, on Eventbrite!

As we say goodbye to 2023 it’s good to remember all the fun we had at our last meeting, like when we went and played Friendsgiving Jeopardy!

If you plan to join us please follow this link to register:

https://northeast-regional-meeting.eventbrite.com/

This will help us get a good understanding of how many people plan to join us!

Northeast regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here! It was so much fun at our last regional meeting, and we had a great discussion with the Regional Human Rights Director for DDS, Alexandra Selman.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162

Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#

Hello!  This is a reminder for the next SDM Task Force meeting from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88607363196

Meeting ID: 886 0736 3196

One tap mobile
+16465189805,,88607363196#

Dial by your location
        +1 646 518 9805

Meeting ID: 886 0736 3196

Join MASS’s Supported Decision-Making Task Force!

MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES STANDING STRONG (MASS) is a statewide self-advocacy organization. In 2017, MASS formed a special group of self-advocates called a “task force” to work on supported decision-making, or “SDM,” for short.

SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING (SDM) is an important tool that self-advocates can use to make their own life choices and get help from others they trust. All persons with disabilities have a right to make their own decisions and get support if they want.

THE TASK FORCE has educated self-advocates across the state on SDM, developed SDM tools for self-advocates, helped self-advocates to use SDM in their lives, researched self-advocates’ views about SDM, and advocated for new SDM laws and policies.

GET INVOLVED in the MASS SDM Task Force, by becoming a member. If you choose to join the task force, you can:

- LEARN about SDM

- TRAIN others about SDM

- HELP others make their own SDM agreements

- ADVOCATE for laws and policies on SDM

Join us on Tuesday, February 20 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!

Join us the third Tuesday of month for Metro regional meetings. Metro regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!
 
If you have any questions please feel welcome to contact our regional coordinator, Jenna DeSpirito. Their email is: jenna.despirito@wearemass.org and their number is 339-832-2922. Thank you!

Please use the Zoom link you receive after completing the Metro Regional Meeting Eventbrite registration.

Join the Disability Law Center and REV UP MA at a training session for volunteers interested in learning about how to survey their polling places during the upcoming election.  This training is free and will be held virtually on February 14, from 1:00pm-2:00pm (EST). Participants will learn how to identify accessibility issues at polling sites and how to report issues using the REV UP survey tool.

Join us on Tuesday, February 13 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our Central Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142

Meeting ID: 889 534 3142

One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.

Join us on Tuesday, January 30 from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our Rainbow Group Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

This group is on Zoom and is open to people from any region in MA and other states.

The last Tuesday of each month at 5:30-7:00pm is to learn and talk about LGBTQ+ topics.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84122253807

Phone: +1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

Join us on Thursday, January 25 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for our Southeast Regional Meeting! Please use the following Zoom link or information to join the meeting at the specified date and time.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/108541531

Phone: +1 646 518 9805

Meeting ID: 108 541 531