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Conference Workshop Proposals Due *Deadline Extended*
The deadline for our Call for Workshop Proposals from Self-Advocates has been extended. Proposals are now due on August 15, 2024 at 11:59PM.
Do you have an idea for a breakout workshop to take place at MASS’ annual self-advocacy conference? Use this form to submit your idea! Accepted proposals will be turned into workshops to be held during the 2024 Annual Conference, which will be held on October 26, 2024.
Your Ideas Count! 22nd Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference
Friday, February 19
Every workshop, EXCEPT for Teach Disability History, can be accessed through the same Zoom Webinar link from 10 AM to 2 PM
Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159560110
Phone: US +1 646 518 9805
Webinar ID: 861 5956 0110
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Disability Inclusion in the Workforce and Community
Presented by Courtney Maynard, Katherine Sully, and Colleen Cummings
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Ready...Set...Go! You’ve Got the Job Now What?
Presented by Mindy Malas, Marie Hennessey, and Justin Bernard
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Collette’s Path to Becoming Independent
Presented by Collette Divitto and Rosemary Alfredo
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
#TeachDisabilityHistory
Presented by Desi Forte, Austin Carr, Patrick Remy, Adam Tasha, and Dominic Mondon-Poirier
If you registered for Teach Disability History you will receive the meeting link in an email the day before and another reminder email 1 hour before the start time.
Zoom Meeting Link for TEACH DISABILITY HISTORY:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85810083088
Meeting ID: 858 1008 3088
or Telephone: +1 646 518 9805 US
Your Ideas Count! 22nd Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference
Thursday, February 18
Every Thursday workshop can be accessed through the same Zoom webinar link.
Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159560110
Phone: US +1 646 518 9805
Webinar ID: 861 5956 0110
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Accessible Martial Arts
Presented by Patrick Remy, James Thibeault, and Patricia Bickford
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Healthy Self-Advocates: Working With Health Professionals
Presented by William Fahey, Daysiree Perez-Batista, and Mindy Malas
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Healthy Self-Advocates: Working With Health Professionals
Presented by William Fahey, Daysiree Perez-Batista, and Mindy Malas
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Self Advocacy Fundraising
Presented by Caitlin Hadley, Valerie Lessa, Deb Long, Nora McShane, Janice Smith
Your Ideas Count! 22nd Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference
Tuesday, February 16
Every workshop, EXCEPT for Teach Disability History, can be accessed through the same Zoom Webinar link starting at 11 AM.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
#TeachDisabilityHistory
Presented by Desi Forte, Austin Carr, Patrick Remy, Adam Tasha, Dominic Mondon-Poirier
If you registered for Teach Disability History you will receive the meeting link in an email the day before and another reminder email 1 hour before the start time.
Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159560110
Phone: US +1 646 518 9805
Webinar ID: 861 5956 0110
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Creating a Meaningful Life Through Self-Direction
Presented by Beverly McGovern, Pamela Hickey, Jacob Courville, Jen Courville, Dania Rojas, and Ellen Kelleher
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Strong Together: National Peer Support Network
Presented by Patty Quatieri, Kecia Weller, and James Meadours
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Accessible Martial Arts
Presented by Patrick Remy, James Thibeault, and Patricia Bickford
Your Ideas Count! 22nd Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference
Opening Day - Saturday, February 13
Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159560110
Phone: US +1 646 518 9805
Webinar ID: 861 5956 0110
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Welcome and Announcements
MASS Chairperson, Albert Milne, State Coordinator, Brian Kremer, and Self-Advocate Content Expert, Kamisha Heriveaux
10:30 AM-11:10 AM
Keynote Speaker - Liz Weintraub “Belonging in the Community,”
What it means to belong in the community during a pandemic and advocating during the pandemic.
11:10 AM-11:15 AM
Craig Smith Award
Presented by Liz Weintraub
11:15 AM-11:45 AM
Q&A with DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder
11:45 AM-11:55 AM
Gunnar Dybwad Supporter Award
Presented by Commissioner Jane Ryder
11:55 AM-12:00 PM
Janet Laperle Encouragement Award
Presented by MASS Board members, Jillian Berube and Karen Kent
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Voting and Legislative Discussion
Liz Weintraub and MASS Board member, Anne Fracht
2:00 PM-2:15 PM
Nancy Maynard Award
Presented by MASS Board Chairperson, Albert Milne
2:15 PM-3:00 PM
Changing the World
Presented by MASS Board Members, Jillian Berube and Francesco Hladysz
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