Happy July ladies and gentlemen! I hope you are staying safe, healthy, and happy out there!
I can’t believe we are already seven months into the new year!
As always we have incredible things coming your way so please stay tuned! Keep reading & stay beautiful kings and queens!
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Happy Fourth of July everyone! This month’s article is about the Fourth of July. Enjoy! Why is the Fourth of July so important? The Fourth of July is not just a holiday, it’s a time to remember those who gave up their lives to protect us and those who continue to give up their lives every day for our freedom. I can’t say thank you enough for everything you have done and continue to do for us. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for every single one of you! I salute you! Sending love and good vibes your way! |
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Join us on July 22nd: Charting the LifeCourse
You are invited to attend a free virtual training about Charting the LifeCourse! Join us Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Click below for more information and to register!
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If ever you feel or see an obstacle in your way, never be afraid to break every single part of it down! You are stronger than you think! |
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Calling all July babies out there!! This is your time!! This is the time to show the world how amazing you are! You are always in control of your future! You are a beast! Don’t let anyone tell you differently! I wish you nothing but peace, love, joy, and happiness!
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🎉Congrats!!!🎉
A huge congratulations goes out to Richard Berman for giving The Red Sox Foundation 10 years of service! You should be very proud of yourself!
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Click on the links below to read two articles that feature Pauline.
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Administration for Community Living: Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Elevatus Training: Supporting LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Supported Decision Making (SDM)
It’s been a month for Supported Decision Making. We welcomed Chester Finn to help with our work as a Samuel Centre Fellow for the Summer. We held Feedback Sessions on June 9th and 30th to see how the SDM Form we made works for others. Anne attended the Mass SDM Coalition meeting to prepare for a hearing on the bills (SDM bill S.124/H.272) this summer. Our task force is going to create video and written testimony as a group. We held a regular meeting on June 23rdand in July we will hold five more feedback sessions. We are learning so much and enjoying having Chester with us to help make SDM an option for more people.
MASS Rights for Change/OVW
Thank you to John Mullaly, Pauline Bosma, and Brian Kelly, as well as all
of the supporters on the team, for your commitment to the work of
helping survivors of abuse!
Our MASS team and our partners, Pathways for Change and Victim
Rights Law Center, have come up with some great ideas and useful
tools that we can offer in the future, to make services more accessible
for sexual abuse survivors with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
Our next project will be presenting the “Survivor Support Packet” that
Please click the link below to register to attend the presentation on July 20th from 1:30 PM -3:30 PM:
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The LEND Program is seeking a self-advocate with a disability to take part in the LEND fellowship that runs from September 2021 – May 2022. Massachusetts residents with developmental disabilities who are no longer in school or a transition program are eligible to apply.
LEND stands for Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. The LEND Program is a joint initiative of Boston Children's Hospital and the ICI. The program provides interdisciplinary training for a diverse group of fellows from disciplines including social work, psychology, developmental medicine, audiology, occupational therapy, nursing, public health, genetic counseling, child development, and education. Participants include parents of children with disabilities and self-advocates (people with disabilities who are finding ways to increase their independence and speak up for their goals). Self-advocates often bring a support person with them to the program.
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CENTRAL REGION
Regional Coordinator: Sue Moriarty
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Click the link next to the date you want to attend. The link will bring you to the MASS Events Calendar where you can find the Zoom link. |
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Drop in Meeting Date for Central:
Wednesday, July 7th 4:00 pm -5:30 pm
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Regional Meeting Dates for Central:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Looking for Central Regional Updates? |
Now available in large print! Click the green buttons below to view the full Central Region update as a large print Word Doc or PDF. |
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NORTHEAST REGION
Lead Regional Coordinator: Bridget Crowley
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Click the link next to the date you want to attend. The link will bring you to the MASS Events Calendar where you can find the Zoom link. |
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Drop-in Meeting Date for Northeast:
Monday, July 12, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM:
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Regional Meetings Dates for Northeast:
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:30 PM -5:00 PM:
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:30 PM - 5:00PM:
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Looking for Northeast Regional Updates? |
Now available in large print! Click the yellow buttons below to view the full Northeast Region update as a large print Word Doc or PDF. |
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METRO REGION
Regional Interim Coordinator: Oscar Hughes
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Click the link next to the date you want to attend. The link will bring you to the MASS Events Calendar where you can find the Zoom link. |
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Drop-in Meeting Date for Metro:
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Regional Meeting Date for Metro:
Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM:
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Looking for Metro Regional Updates? |
Now available in large print! Click the pink buttons below to view the full Metro Region update as a large print Word Doc or PDF. |
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SOUTHEAST REGION
Regional Coordinator: Valerie Horn
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Click the link next to the date you want to attend. The link will bring you to the MASS Events Calendar where you can find the Zoom link. |
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Drop in Meeting Date for Southeast:
Wednesday, July 7th 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
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Regional Meeting Date for Southeast:
Thursday, July 8th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Looking for Southeast Regional Updates? |
Now available in large print! Click the orange buttons below to view the full Southeast Region update as a large print Word Doc or PDF. |
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Rainbow Group
Rainbow Coordinator: Pauline Bosma
Rainbow Support: Oscar Hughes
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Click the link next to the date you want to attend and it will bring you to the MASS Events Calendar where you can find the Zoom link. |
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Rainbow Group Meeting:
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM:
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Now available in large print! Click the purple buttons below to view the full Rainbow Group update as a large print Word Doc or PDF. |
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We Want To Hear From You! |
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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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MASS Advocates Standing Strong |P.O. Box 560100
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