MASS 26th Annual Self-Advocacy Conference will be taking place Saturday October 26, 2024 at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. There will be more info coming soon on the fun-filled and busy day of workshops, keynote speakers, awards, and in-person friendship and networking.

Thank you to our GROW sponsors!

• Advocates

  • https://advocates.org/

• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

  • https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-developmental-services

• Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)

  • https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-developmental-disabilities-council

• Vinfen

  • https://vinfen.org/

Thank you to our BUILD Sponsors!

• Beaverbrook STEP, Inc

  • https://www.beaverbrookstep.org/

• Delta Projects

  • https://www.deltaprojects.org/

• The Guild for Human Services

  • https://www.guildhumanservices.org/

• Bay Cove Human Services

  • https://baycovehumanservices.org/

Thank you to our DEVELOP Sponsors!

• Northeast Arc

• Sunshine Village

• Road to Responsibility, Inc.

• Seven Hills

The Division of Community Engagement and the Health and Disability Program welcomes us to join their virtual listening session on respiratory illnesses and vaccines. One of the vaccines they will be talking about is the COVID-19 vaccine. 

This is happening on Tuesday, August 13th from 6-7:30pm over zoom. 

Please use this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcod-qtpjgiGNZD3VcVEt-hDETGgK6Yrk_V#/registration to register for the event! If you need help doing so you can always reach out to Jenna or Kiana and they can support you 1 on 1 with registering. Jenna will not be in attendance for the actual event as she will be on vacation, but can help with registering!


If you have any questions you can always contact Kiana through their email kiana.lloyd@wearemass.org or by their phone number 857-275-5402.

Join us for a spooky and FUN Halloween party! 👻👻👻

This party is for all self-advocates across all of Massachusetts! So whether you’re going as the Wicked Witch of the West Region or the Metro monster, join in on the fun and let’s celebrate Halloween together!

This party will be held on zoom. After registering on Eventbrite you will receive the zoom information in the confirmation email. The Zoom information is also pasted on this event calendar for ease of access on the day of the Zoom event.

MASS Zoom Halloween Party - 4PM Eastern time on Friday, October 27

Zoom Meeting Link:

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

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

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Need to call in by phone?

+1-646-518-9805

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

Join self-advocates from Massachusetts and Mass. Advocates Standing Strong on Tuesday, October 17 from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM online via Zoom to learn and give feedback about the new person-centered assessment tool that measures support needs. The goal of the meeting is to get feedback from self-advocates on our communication, resources, and to gather questions that we can include on a list of FAQs. The first phase of the project will be focused on self-direction.

Sept 20 from 12:30 to 3:00pm

Know Your Voting Rights for the 2023 Midterm Elections

Disability Law Center, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, Mass Advocates Standing Strong, Stavros, Metro West Independent Living Center, The Provider’s Council and more will be hosting the REV UP Mass 2023 Webinar! This webinar will be free and held virtually on September 20th, 2023, from 12:30pm-2:00pm (EST) with a volunteer training on surveying polling sites for accessibility issues from 2-3 PM, and will focus on voting rights, voter registration and important upcoming legislation for people with disabilities living in Massachusetts.

Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to comply with the 2014 Real Lives Law.

July 18 from 12-2pm

Boston City Hall Plaza in Government Center

Join MASS as we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! There will be food, friends, a resource fair, music, t-shirts, and more.

June 27, 5:30-7:30pm eastern time

Meet LGBTQ+ self-advocates from all over the United States and Australia. Make friends, play games, and learn about different cultures!

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

Phone: +1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 841 2225 3807

Please join MASS and MassFamilies for a virtual event panel discussion led by members of the LGBTQ+ Disability community. The panel will comprise of both LGBTQ+ self-advocates and family members that support those with disabilities discussing their lived experience.

JRC "Stop the Shock" Peaceful Protest

Monday May 22 from 12pm to 5pm

Boston Common

"Autistic and disabled residents are being shocked for behaviors deemed inappropriate by staff at the Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, MA."

"You can help to finally put a stop to this barbaric practice! There will be a multi-organization peaceful protest on May 22 on the Boston Common near the State House. This will include a Hill Day on May 23 for those interested in scheduling meetings with their State Representatives to gain support for bill H.180."

Join us for a fun-filled and busy two days of workshops, keynote speakers, awards, and in-person friendship and networking. 

Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 2023!

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA

Registration closes on Friday, May 12. No walk-ins, you must register to attend. Questions, or need to pay another way? Email info@wearemass.org for more information.

Join us for a fun-filled and busy two days of workshops, keynote speakers, awards, and in-person friendship and networking. 

Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 2023!

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA

Registration closes on Friday, May 12. No walk-ins, you must register to attend. Questions, or need to pay another way? Email info@wearemass.org for more information.

Disability Workforce Equity Now!

The 45th Annual Legislative Reception

The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) are hosting the 45th Annual Legislative Reception. The theme for this year's reception is "Disability Workforce Equity Now!" Join MASS as well as several hundred citizens, family members, and staff in the field. Accomodations must be requested by Feb 22. Online registration will stay open until March 1.

Tuesday, March 7 | 10:00 - 11:00am

Great Hall, Massachusetts State House