CENTRAL
The Central Region had a good month in December. We continue to work on transportation. The REDD group was part of a big transportation roundtable this month at the beautiful AC Hotel. We heard from our State Reps and riders too.
In December we
enjoyed a fun holiday party, with food and games! Thanks to Ann Berube, some of us also enjoyed a Worcester Railers hockey game!
A few of us have been attending a great employment training series in Fitchburg. We also have continued working on our Mass Rights for Change grant in Worcester County, and we continue to improve the welcome MASS gives to victims of sexual abuse with ID/DD.
SOUTHEAST
Holiday Party on December 13
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, and was attended by over 35 self-advocates. They
also had a special visit from the Grinch. The group was joined by self-advocates from CAST all the way from Hyannis.
Congratulations to self-advocates graduating from Self Advocate Leadership Series (SALS) in Weymouth and Yarmouth. Thank you to Cape Abilities and South Shore Support Services for hosting the SALS trainings.
Welcome. to the new Self Advocacy group at the Mansfield Redemption Center, they have begun meeting in December.
METRO
Holiday Party held on December 20
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was enjoyed by all and we were joined by a special guest, The Grinch. Metro self-advocates wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Reggie Clark and Gail Delgado attended an informational meeting, The Future of Transportation in Massachusetts Commission report December 19
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, MCLE Center Downtown Crossing Boston. Board members Anne Fracht and Kim Plait continue their work with the SDM Taskforce. Matthew Bander and Julie Rodgers with some fellow self-advocates will attend the 31 Nights of Light: We’re Lighting The Prudential The Arc Orange! They will also be attending
