Advocacy
MASS advocates across all areas. Our work includes legislation, special projects, and individual self-advocacy.
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Groups
Regions
Work with our coordinators and regional leaders to put self-advocacy into action.
Coordinators and regional leaders can help self-advocates: get a group started; provide basic self-advocacy and self-determination training; connect people to opportunities to share their expertise.
SDM Task Force
Supported Decision Making is an alternative to guardianship, and something that could help elders and people with disabilities. The purpose of supported decision making is to have the ability to make your own choices with support. You get to select your team to help with important decisions in your life.
MA21 Proud Member
The Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) was formed in 2007 to protect the right of people with disabilities to self direct, and through its efforts helped pass the Real Lives Law in 2014.
MA21 is a partnership of self-advocates, family members, other stakeholders and disability advocacy organizations.
DDS Contact Cards
Your DDS Service Coordinator works with you to help you to accomplish your goals and get the support that you need. They are part of your team. If you have questions or problems with your services, you can call them and ask for their help. Check out MASS’s cards and read about tips for getting in touch with your DDS Service Coordinator today.
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“This is why I advocate. Not only for myself, but for others.”
Janet Laperle | Self-Advocate | Former Chairperson
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Contact us to learn more about our mission and work, or to become involved yourself!