MASS FLASH SEPTEMBER 2019!
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Hi everyone Kamisha here! How are you? I hope you are doing great! Where is the year going?
We have some fantastic news and activities coming for you, so be on the lookout! As always please keep reading!
Calling all September babies! I hope you have a great day and a wonderful upcoming year
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Register Now for the YOUR IDEAS COUNT 21st MASS Conference!
Celebrate and Advocate with Us! *OFFER EXTENDED* Register by Thursday, September 12th for the $50 Early Bird Rate!
Read more
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About the MASS Annual Self-Advocacy Conference:
This empowering self-advocacy conference will have a variety of fun, interesting, and educational workshops! There will be exhibitor tables, beautiful artistic crafts of all kinds to buy, speakers, entertainment, raffles and more! We will also be celebrating Rainbow's 15th Anniversary!
COME MEET OLD FRIENDS, MAKE SOME NEW ONES, AND LEARN TO ADVOCATE FOR WHAT'S IMPORTANT!
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SELF-ADVOCATE ARTIST/DESIGNERS
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The MASS Conference is a perfect opportunity to show off your artistic talents and sell your artwork - ex. pottery, t-shirts, paintings etc.
Click on link below for your application.
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Hey guys Kamisha! It's crazy how I have been at MASS now for 6 years! Wow!! Which also means The Mass Flash has been with me for 6 years in one way or another and we are going strong!! My point is it would be this strong without YOU! It really means a lot to me that you take the time to read it!!! I absolutely love reading all your comments every month! The crazy thing is how I get recognized by you guys because it! It's a great feeling and I can't thank you enough! Trust me when I say I am just getting started!!!
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DPPC!
We want to hear from you!
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MASS is helping the DDS, the DPPC, and professors from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a project to learn more about how people use technology.
We have an online survey to learn more from you about computers, iPads and cell phones and how they work for you. How can we help you use these systems to recognize, report and respond to abuse?
We also want to know:
- About your daily life and lifestyle
- About your support staff and how they help you
- About your work, school, daily program
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Things we ask about in the survey group will be confidential and private. We are asking for people who are o.k. talking about abuse in general (this will not be a time for personal stories).
If you are interested in helping out by telling us your opinion, please take this
SURVEY
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Do You Want to Be in the MASS FLASH?
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Attention Everyone!
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
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Denver Trip!
Sue
Moriarty and Pauline Bosma attended the NAPSA Conference in Denver from Aug 18-22. Pauline Bosma and Sue Moriarty presented an Awareness and Action workshop at the National Adult Protective Services Conference in Denver, Colorado. The DPPC and the Sexual Assault Response Unit also organized several panels and workshops. In addition, we enjoyed attending NAPSA’s 1
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annual convening to develop a national vision and plan to address sexual abuse against people with disabilities.
We had people from different states and even Singapore at our A and A presentation, and we encouraged them to start building partnerships in their states/country and to offer their own A and A Trainings. We really liked meeting so many different people and Pauline shared information about RSG in Massachusetts when she got a chance.
We were struck by the fact that many states were not aware of their self-advocacy organizations and the value of connecting with self-advocates and other partners and allies. Here in Massachusetts we have a good model of working together: Congratulations to the SARU Unit. They won a Collaboration Award!
When we had a free minute we enjoyed a trip into the Rocky Mountains, the beautiful weather and the beautiful scenery in Colorado. We are grateful for the opportunity to attend the conference and for this unforgettable experience!
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Southeast Regional Coordinator:
Gail Delgado
Email:
Gail@ma-advocates.org
Phone:
339-832-2922
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Southeast Region!
DO YOU WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED WITH MASS!!!!!
MASS BOARD HAS 1 OPENING FOR BOARD MEMBER.
Call Gail @ 339-832-2922 to find out how to apply.
CALLING ALL SELF ADVOCATES IN THE SOUTHEAST
JOIN US AT THE 21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
“YOUR IDEAS COUNT!"
OCTOBER 19, 2019
SHERATON FRAMINGHAM
HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
Join us 8am - 4pm
Plan to stay to 4pm for Special Entertainment
Southeast Regional Meeting!
Join other self-advocates!!!!
September 12, 2019 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Lakeville Public Library
4 Precinct Street Lakeville MA. If you have any questions, call Gail at (339) 832
-2922 or
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Northeast Regional Coordinator:
Bridget Crowley
Email:
Bridget@ma-advocates.org
Phone:
781-789-4274
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NORTHEAST NEWS!
The Northeast Self Advocates hosted Dr. Inger Riley of the Mass Rights for Change project at our August meeting. We were also lucky to have MASS Chairperson, Anne Fracht, join us to update everyone on MASS and SABE issues.
We have one opening to represent the Northeast Region on the MASS Statewide Board. The election will be at the MASS Conference on October 19th. If you are interested contact Bridget for more information on how to apply:
Our September meeting is on the 18th from 6-8 at Seven Hills in Middleton. We've been busy planning events. Take a look at what's coming up this fall. We welcome you to get involved!
Activities!
Northeast Self Advocates
Fall Meetings & Events
- Wednesday, October 9th and November 13th Legislative Education Days at the Grand Staircase at the State House from 10-1
- September 18th Regional Meeting at Seven Hills, 261 N. Main St. Middleton from 6-8PM.
- October 15th Screening of the Movie INTELLIGENT LIVES at the Hogan Auditorium, 450 Maple St. Hathorne from 10-12:00 OR 12-2PM.
- October 16th Regional Meeting at Seven Hills, 261 N. Main St. Middleton from 6-8PM.
- October 19th The MASS Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference: Your Ideas Count! Register by mail or online www.ma-advocates.org.
- October 30th, Human Rights at Halloween – Northeast Self Advocates are teaming up with DDS Human Rights Specialist, Becky Christie for a lively day of learning and fun. This event will take place thanks to Bridgewell for sharing their space at 10 Dearborn Rd. in Peabody from 10-2. Lunch will be provided so RSVP is required.
9:30-2:30
- November 20th Regional Meeting at Seven Hills, 261 N. Main Street, Middleton from 6-8PM
- Stay tuned for news about taking part in Person-Centered Thinking Training in November.
- Contact MASS to help start your own self-advocacy group or provide training in: Basic Self Advocacy, Creating Your Vision, and Voting. email: bridget@ma-advocates.org or call Bridget at 781-789-4274.
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CELEBRATE!!!
Hispanic Heritage Month!!!
The Northeast Diversity Committee and American Training are co-sponsoring a day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Where: American Training, 150 Industrial Avenue, Lowell MA 01851
When: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm —2:30 pm
There will be food, music, entertainment and lots of fun, factual and historical
information sharing.
For additional information contact: Rick Camara (978) 206-2034 or Joseline
Peralta (978) 322-4329 (DDS); Ella Cruz or Renee Robinson (978) 275-9989
(American Training, Inc.)
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Central Regional Coordinator:
Sue Moriarty
Email:
Sue@ma-advocates.org
Phone:
508-209-7184
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Central had a lovely summer!
We enjoyed beautiful weather at our annual cookout in July and a self-direction ice cream social.
We also had a great training by Teka Harris on guardianship at last month’s Central Work-team meeting, where we got to meet some new advisers and new members! In addition to that we are staying informed about transportation meetings and legislative issues in our region.
Our next Central Work-team Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept 10
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at Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St, Worcester, from 6-8PM.
As summer winds down Some of the Central Work-team members will be out visiting new groups, giving self-advocacy trainings and doing some small fundraising this fall.
We also hope to meet and chat with our Central-West DDS Acting Regional Director Lisa Saba at our meeting in September or October.
As always, the excitement is starting to build for the upcoming MASS Conference, and the leaves begin to get colorful here in Central Mass, we want to wish everyone a happy September!
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METRO REGION UPDATES!
Metro Regional Coordinator:
Gail Delgado
Email:
Gail@ma-advocates.org
Phone:
339-832-2922
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Metro Region!
CALLING ALL SELF ADVOCATES IN THE METRO REGION!!!
DO YOU WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED WITH MASS?????
MASS BOARD HAS 2 OPENINGS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
FROM METRO REGION!
Call Gail @ 339-832-2922 to find out how to apply.
JOIN US AT THE 21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
“YOUR IDEAS COUNT!"
OCTOBER 19, 2019
SHERATON FRAMINGHAM
HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
Join us 8am - 4pm
Plan to stay to 4pm for Special Entertainment!
Metro Regional Meeting!
SAVE THE DATE
Join other self-advocates!!!!
September 19, 2019 6:00pm – 7:30PM
Beaverbrook STEP, 85 Main Street, Watertown, MA.
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LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
NOTE- SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE AT STATE HOUSE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th.
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2019 Legislative Education Day Visits
2019 Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
State House Meeting Dates
September 25 (
date changed from 9/11
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NO OCTOBER MEETING
November 13
December 11
We meet 10:00 AM on the second floor of the State House at the foot of the Grande Staircase to the right where there are wooden benches.
Please call or email Marie at the MASS office
617-624-7549 or info@ma-advocates.org for more information.
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Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong
500 Harrison Avenue, Suite 116 | 617-624-7549
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