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Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, September 10 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, September 16, from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting over ZOOM! Register on Eventbrite today!
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!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162
Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#
Metro Regional Meeting
We are joining Beaverbrook STEP for of of their game nights, so we will be changing up the day and time slightly!
Please join us IN-PERSON on Wednesday, September 16, from 5pm - 7pm for our Metro Regional Meeting at Beaverbrook STEPs location in Watertown!
85 Main Street, 2nd floor
Watertown, MA 02472
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.
DDS Listening Session 1
September 17th Listening Session 1 from 1pm to 3pm regarding ‘cameras in shared areas of Massachusetts DDS homes’ with the MA Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
DDS wants to hear from self-advocates and people with disabilities who:
• Live in a DDS or provider residential group home, or
• May live in one in the future.
What will we talk about?
DDS wants to hear what you think about using cameras in shared areas of DDS homes.
People may have different thoughts and feelings about cameras. Cameras may help people feel safer, but they may also affect people’s privacy, choices, dignity, and rights.
This listening session is a chance to:
• Share your ideas.
• Ask questions.
• Share your concerns.
• Talk about how cameras can help keep people safe while also respecting their privacy, choices, dignity, and rights.
Your voice matters. DDS wants to hear what you think.
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org
or calling (508) 209-7184.
DDS Listening Session 2
September 23rd Listening Session 2 regarding ‘cameras in shared areas of DDS homes’ with the MA Department of Developmental Services (DDS) from 3pm to 5pm.
DDS wants to hear from self-advocates and people with disabilities who:
• Live in a DDS or provider residential group home, or
• May live in one in the future.
What will we talk about?
DDS wants to hear what you think about using cameras in shared areas of DDS homes.
People may have different thoughts and feelings about cameras. Cameras may help people feel safer, but they may also affect people’s privacy, choices, dignity, and rights.
This listening session is a chance to:
• Share your ideas.
• Ask questions.
• Share your concerns.
• Talk about how cameras can help keep people safe while also respecting their privacy, choices, dignity, and rights.
Your voice matters. DDS wants to hear what you think.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, October 8 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Wednesday, October 28 from 4:30pm - 6pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, September 8th 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 Street, Worcester, MA 01605
If you can’t join in person, 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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling
(508) 209-7184.
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Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Wednesday, August 26 from 4:30pm - 6pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, August 25 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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org
or calling (508) 209-7184.
Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting over ZOOM! Register on Eventbrite today!
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!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162
Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, August 13 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, July 28 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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org
or calling (508) 209-7184.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Wednesday, July 22 from 4:30pm - 6pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Metro Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, July 21, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!
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.
Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, July 15, from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting over ZOOM! Register on Eventbrite today!
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!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162
Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#
ADA Day 2026
Join us as we participate in Boston’s annual ADA Day!
This year it will be at:
Copley Square Park
560 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
12pm - 2pm
ADA Day is a yearly celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event is held in Boston every July around the anniversary of the ADA signing. This two hour lunchtime event includes a brief speaking program, disability resource fair, food, and fun! The event is for people of all ages to come together to celebrate disability community, access, inclusion, and rights.
This year's theme: Disability Community Revolutionaries
This year we will recognize revolutionary disability advocates of the past, present, and future! Join us to honor disability community revolutionaries who made Boston more accessible for people with disabilities in the past, and those working to make our future more inclusive.
Disability Accommodations
The event is wheelchair accessible. ASL has been requested. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available at no cost to you. If you need them, please contact disability@boston.gov.
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, July 14th 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 Street, Worcester, MA 01605
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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, July 9 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Wednesday, June 24 from 4:30pm - 6pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, June 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
One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#
Please RSVP with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org
or calling (508) 209-7184.
Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting over ZOOM! Register on Eventbrite today!
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!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162
Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#
Metro Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!
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.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, June 11 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, June 9th 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 Street, Worcester, MA 01605
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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30pm - 6pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, May 20, from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting over ZOOM! Register on Eventbrite today!
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!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162
Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#
Metro Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, May 19, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!
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.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, May 14 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th 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 Street, Worcester, MA 01605
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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, April 28 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 with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org
or calling (508) 209-7184.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Wednesday, April 22 from 4:30pm - 6pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
Metro Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm for our Metro Regional Meeting!
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.
Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Northeast Regional Meeting over ZOOM! Register on Eventbrite today!
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!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82774277162
Meeting ID: 827 7427 7162
One tap mobile
+16465189805,,82774277162#
Central Regional Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our Central Regional Meeting!
This meeting will be held on Zoom ONLY this month, due to a separate event happening at our usual location. Please join us ON ZOOM for this and the next Central meeting, and on May 12 we will meet in-person. Thank you!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8895343142
Meeting ID: 889 534 3142
One tap mobile +16465189805,,8895343142#
Please RSVP with Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.
Statewide Self-Advocate Drop-In
Join us Thursday, April 9 from 5:30pm - 7pm 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, chat about different stuff, and have lots of fun!
We always welcome new members!
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
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