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August 2023

MASS Flash ⚡ Newsletter

Hi everyone, we hope your summer is going fabulously! We here at MASS have been busy getting back to in-person meetings and events. Have a great August!

Hooked on Self-Advocacy

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Announcing: Get Hooked on Self-Advocacy! MASS is now running a campaign to share with the world what we're hooked on. It can be something you're passionate about, it could be something you're motivated to make better, or it could be something you've recently taken an interest in. Download your region's fish, send it in to your coordinator, and get hooked today!

Learn More and Download Your Fish Today

MASS and ICI are Hiring

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ICI - Advocacy Advisor

The Advocacy Advisor with the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) will support projects across the ICI.

Download ICI Job Post

To apply for the ICI position, please send a cover letter and resume by August 18, 2023 to: iris.martinez@umb.edu

MASS - Peer Trainer

Self-Advocate Peer Trainers present skills and information to groups of participants both in-person and online. We are looking for peer trainers to train on both our Awareness and Action (A&A) training, which focuses on recognizing, reporting, and responding to abuse, and our Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) training.

View Job Post

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Deb Lloyd at info@WeAreMASS.org.

MASS - Northeast Regional Coordinator

This is an exciting and challenging position for someone who understands and is dedicated to self-advocacy and community organizing.

Apply and Submit Your Application at this Link

MASS - Development Coordinator and Event Planner

Reporting to the Statewide Coordinator or Operations Manager, and working collaboratively with the Communications and Outreach Manager, the Development Coordinator & Event Planner is responsible for the development and event planning needs of MASS.

Apply and Submit Your Application at this Link

Generational Leadership Summit 2023

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The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), Disability Policy Consortium (DPC), and Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) are accepting applications for a Leadership Summit on the future of disability advocacy on September 29-30, 2023 in Marlborough, MA.

Learn More and Apply

HPOD Seeking Participants

The Harvard Law School Project on Disability (HPOD) is seeking

Massachusetts adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in a

study about their Individual Supports Plan (ISP) processes!

To learn more or sign up, contact:

Hezzy Smith, HPOD’s Director of Advocacy Initiatives, at 617-384-0307 or msmith@law.harvard.edu; or

Anne Fracht, HPOD’s Self-Advocacy Associate, at 617-823-8567 or afracht@law.harvard.edu.

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Central Region Cookout

Join us on Tuesday, August 8 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our Central Regional Cookout!


The cookout will be held at Regatta Point Park: 10 N Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604.

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.


https://www.wearemass.org/events/central-regional-cookout-august-8

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25 Years, 25 Things We Love About MASS: Paul

Hear what Paul has to say about MASS, how he got involved, and his tips for new self-advocates!

GAToR Tip Sheet

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After several years of very hard work, the Guardianship Alternatives and Transfer of Rights (GAToR) team has published a tip sheet! Check out these tips to learn more about turning 18 and how to advocate for your rights.


Tips include:

1) Increase students’ involvement.

2) Help students understand their options.

3) Give students more control.

See all the tips and download the PDF

ADA Day

We had a blast at ADA Day 2023! We went to Boston City Hall and got to meet lots of other disability organizations. We even met Mayor Wu!

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A self-advocate, the mayor, and a regional coordinator.
See our Post on Facebook and Join the Conversation

Archeology Project

Do you want to learn more about archaeology or go on an archaeological dig? Do you want to make sure that people know about the history of places like the Fernald Center and Belchertown State School? If you say “yes” to any of these questions, Laura Heath-Stout would love to talk with you!

You can call or text her at 551-427-7485, or email her at lheathst@stanford.edu.

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Kamisha's Corner!

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Hey everyone Kamisha here. Hope you all are staying happy, healthy, and safe out there! Today I just wanted to take some time to reflect and say thank you for reading the MASS Flash every month, it really means the world to me! For ten years now I’ve been doing the newsletter and I feel like I have grown with it, and it has become a part of me and to be honest, being recognized for it feels incredible. There are no other ways to explain it because my team and I put a lot of work into it. I know this might sound funny and a little weird, but I consider it as my baby. The fact that you guys want more of it and recognize me because of it makes me so happy. You guys are one of the reasons why I write the newsletter and you guys motivate me more and more every day to do so!

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REGIONAL + RAINBOW UPDATES

CENTRAL REGION: Sue Moriarty

Please RSVP by contacting Sue Moriarty by emailing sue@wearemass.org or calling (508) 209-7184.


Meeting Dates for Central:

Drop-In Club - Wednesday, August 2 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm

https://www.wearemass.org/events/central-regional-meeting-74


Cookout! Tuesday, August 8 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Regatta Point Park: 10 N Lake Ave, Worceester, MA 01604

https://www.wearemass.org/events/central-regional-cookout-august-8


Regional Meeting - Tuesday, August 22 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm

https://www.wearemass.org/events/central-regional-meeting-75

PDF - Central Region Update - August 2023

SOUTHEAST REGION: Katie Briedis

Meeting Date for Southeast:


Thursday, August 24 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

https://www.wearemass.org/events/southeast-regional-meeting-34

PDF - Southeast Region Update - August 2023

Rainbow Group: Pauline Bosma and Oscar Hughes

Meeting Dates for Rainbow:


Social Day - Tuesday, August 8 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

https://www.wearemass.org/events/rainbow-group-meeting-52


Topic Day - Tuesday, August 29 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

https://www.wearemass.org/events/rainbow-group-meeting-53

PDF - Rainbow Update - August 2023
Click here to send a message on the MASS Contact Form

METRO REGION: Jenna DeSpirito

Meeting Dates for Metro:

We are taking the month of August off. Check back on our events calendar for our September meetings.

PDF - Metro Region Update - August 2023

NORTHEAST REGION

Meeting Date for Northeast:


We are taking a break for August. Check back on our events calendar for our September meetings.

PDF - Northeast Region Update - August 2023

We want to hear from you!

Is there anything exciting happening in your life that you are just itching to talk about? Want to share it with the world?!


If so, great because I, Kamisha Heriveaux, am always on the look out for interesting events, your hobbies, and topics that interest you - so please don't hesitate to reach out!


I can't wait to hear from all of YOU! Have a great day and keep on reading!

~ Kamisha

Click here to send a message on the MASS Contact Form
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