Regions

Our Regional Coordinators and self-advocates work together to create and run groups, provide self-advocacy and self-determination training, and connect people to opportunities to share their expertise. There are many ways to get involved. Contact us today to get started.

Visit Regions

Watch this video to learn all about regional meetings and how you can participate!

You can also download the information as a PDF.

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Rainbow

Rainbow groups are groups for self-advocates who are members of both the intellectual and developmental disability community as well as the LGBTQ+ community. Continue reading to learn more about Rainbow Groups and how to start your own today!

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Visit Rainbow

Watch as Pauline talks about the Rainbow Groups and what to expect!

You can also download the information as a PDF.

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Zoom Guidelines

Read over our Zoom Guidelines before joining our virtual meetings. The Guide also shows you how to use Zoom. If you have any questions, email info@wearemass.org.

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Membership

Whether you're a self-advocate looking to join MASS or an ally wishing to support us, you can now become an official member of MASS!

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SDM Task Force

Supported Decision Making (SDM) is a new alternative to guardianship. It would allow self-advocates to assign supporters to help them with specific topics. Unlike guardianship, Supported Decision Making does not involve a judge. Help us make SDM the law of the land!

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MASS Activity Packet

As a welcome to our new members, download the PDF of our Activity Packet!

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And More!

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Here are some additional MASS programs.

Trainings
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Hooked on Self-Advocacy
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Annual Conference