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Trainings

MASS delivers trainings on a variety of topics throughout Massachusetts. We have training teams across the state, with three to four self-advocates per team.

Like the rest of our organization, MASS Trainings are rooted in the rule of “nothing about us without us”. Over 95% of our trainers have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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What We Offer

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    Awareness & Action Training (A&A)

    Awareness and Action (A&A) is a three-hour interactive training to educate persons with a disability and others on recognizing, reporting and responding to abuses committed against adults with a disability.

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    Self-Advocacy Leadership Series - Groups

    Established groups such as day programs and classrooms complete the course together, with support from staff members over 8 weeks.

    Group (such as class or day program)

    Strengthen relationships with peers

    In-person or virtual

    Led by MASS trainers with support from your staff

    Content identical iSALS

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    Independent Self-Advocacy Leadership Series - iSALS

    iSALS - individuals join peers independently in a virtual group setting to complete the course over 8 weeks. You can join with your own supporters.

    Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism

    Meet peers

    i-SALS is only virtual, but SALS for groups is available in-person

    Led by MASS Coordinators, Peer Trainers and Facilitators

    Content identical to SALS available for individuals to sign up independently

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    Service Coordinators Institute (SCI)

    We deliver trainings to new DDS Service Coordinators. Our self-advocates teach the Service Coordinators how to empower their clients and provide great support.

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    Rainbow (LGBTQ+ and/or sexuality education) Training

    Rainbow coordinator Pauline Bosma and other members of the Rainbow groups are available to provide training to self-advocates, disability professionals, and/or families about gender, sexuality, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our training is always led by LGBTQ+ self-advocates.

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Contact Us

Get in touch to learn more about our trainings and how MASS can help you today.

 
 

About Our Trainers

95% of MASS trainers are self-advocates.

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A white, female self-advocates sits on stairs at the State House.
A white, male self-advocate with cerebral palsy and who's using a power chair in a stylish suit and hat.
A white, male self-advocate presents at a community college.
A white, male self-advocate with cerebral palsy in his power chair being interviewed.
A group of self-advocates receiving awards.
A group of self-advocates.
A white, male self-advocate with cerebral palsy in his power chair being interviewed.
A white, male self-advocate being interviewed.
Two self-advocates present at a community college.

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