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10/13/2026

🎟️ REGISTER NOW: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

⏰ Registration closes at the end of the day Tuesday, October 13!

💙 Your IDEAS Count! Join us for the 28th Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference—a full day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Sheraton Norwood, Norwood, MA
There’s so much to look forward to:

🌟 Hear from keynote speaker Beth Kollett, a self-advocate and MASS Board member, with an opening welcome from MASS Board President Ashley Quick and DDS Commissioner Sarah Peterson.

🗣️ Explore workshop choices about building confidence, speaking up, guardianship, lived experience, setting goals, and sharing your views about cameras in group homes.

🎬 See MASS’s Peer Screening Squad animated health videos, created through our Special Olympics project.

🎶 Make connections through Buddy Bingo, celebrate self-advocates during lunch and awards, dance with Dance Latin Boston, enjoy FREE ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, and explore exhibitors, the raffle, and silent auction!

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL of our sponsors for helping make this day possible!

PLATINUM SPONSOR
• Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)

GROW SPONSORS
• Advocates
• Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• Vinfen

BUILD SPONSORS
• Bay Cove Human Services
• Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
• Delta Projects
• Road to Responsibility, Inc.
• The Guild for Human Services

DEVELOP SPONSORS
• BAMSI
• Behavioral Health Help Line / Carelon
• Northeast Arc
• Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates
• Sunshine Village

Your support helps bring self-advocates together to share ideas, make connections, and lead!
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

10/13/2026

🎟️ REGISTER NOW: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/
⏰ Registration closes at the end of the day Tuesday, October 13!

💙 Your IDEAS Count! Join us for the 28th Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference for a full day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Sheraton Norwood, Norwood, MA

There’s so much to look forward to:
🌟 Hear from keynote speaker Beth Kollett, a self-advocate and MASS Board member, with an opening welcome from MASS Board President Ashley Quick and DDS Commissioner Sarah Peterson.

🗣️ Explore workshop choices about building confidence, speaking up, guardianship, lived experience, setting goals, and sharing your views about cameras in group homes.

🎬 See MASS’s Peer Screening Squad animated health videos, created through our Special Olympics project.

🎶 Make connections through Buddy Bingo, celebrate self-advocates during lunch and awards, dance with Dance Latin Boston, enjoy FREE ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, and explore exhibitors, the raffle, and silent auction!

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL of our sponsors for helping make this day possible!

PLATINUM SPONSOR
• Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)

GROW SPONSORS
• Advocates, Inc.
• Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• Vinfen

BUILD SPONSORS
• Bay Cove Human Services
• Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
• Delta Projects
• Road To Responsibility, Inc.
• The Guild for Human Services

DEVELOP SPONSORS
• BAMSI.org
• Behavioral Health Help Line / Carelon masshelpline.com
• Northeast Arc
• Seven Hills Foundation
• Sunshine Village

FRIEND OF MASS
• The Arc of Massachusetts

Your support helps bring self-advocates together to share ideas, make connections, and lead!
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

10/12/2026

💙THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), for supporting the 28th Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference: Your IDEAS Count!
MDDC’s support helps make a day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!
🌟 MDDC is also presenting “Who Says I Can’t? Challenging the messages that hold us back,” with Lee Larriu, Andre Williams, and Tamara Huntley. This interactive workshop will help participants explore healthy boundaries, build confidence and self-respect, and learn ways to challenge the message, “I can’t.”
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Sheraton Norwood, Norwood, MA
⏰ Registration closes at the end of the day Tuesday, October 13!
🎟️ Register NOW: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

10/12/2026

💙THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), for supporting the 28th Annual MASS Self-Advocacy Conference: Your IDEAS Count! MDDC’s support helps make a day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!
👉 MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com

🌟 MDDC will also present “Who Says I Can’t? Challenging the messages that hold us back” with Lee Larriu, Andre Williams, and Tamara Huntley. This interactive workshop will help participants explore healthy boundaries, build confidence and self-respect, and learn ways to challenge the message, “I can’t.”

📅 Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Sheraton Norwood!
⏰ Registration closes at the end of the day Tuesday, October 13!
🎟️ Register NOW: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

10/10/2026

💙 A HUGE THANK YOU to our five Build Sponsors for supporting the 28th Annual MASS Self Advocacy Conference!

🌟 Beaverbrook STEP, Inc. 🌟 Delta Projects 🌟 The Guild for Human Services 🌟 Road To Responsibility, Inc. 🌟 Bay Cove Human Services

Your support helps make a day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!

📅 Join us October 17, 2026! ⏰ Registration closes at the end of the day Tuesday, October 13!

🎟️ Register NOW: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

10/10/2026

🌟The MASS 2026 Self Advocacy Conference is coming up on October 17 and the registration deadline is almost here! MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com

⏰ Registration closes at the end of the day this Tuesday, October 13! Don’t miss your chance to join us for a day of learning, connection, advocacy, and fun!

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR BUILD SPONSORS! 💙
We’re grateful to our Build Sponsors for supporting the 28th Annual MASS Self Advocacy Conference:

💙 Beaverbrook STEP, Inc. 💙 Delta Projects 💙 The Guild for Human Services 💙 Road To Responsibility, Inc. 💙 Bay Cove Human Services

Your support helps make this day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!

What can you look forward to? 🎤 Join us for self-advocate-led workshops throughout the day, with topics including:

🗣️ Finding and using your voice
💪 Learning from lived experience
🎯 Goal-setting strategies
🤝 Building connections and community
☎️ Knowing your rights and reporting abuse
⚖️ Personal journey away from guardianship
🎉 Advocacy Trivia/Jeopardy and more!

And that’s not all! Enjoy interactive, inclusive dancing with Dance Latin Boston, free ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, a raffle and silent auction, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other self-advocates and allies.

📅 Conference Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏳ Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the end of the day.

🎟️ REGISTER TODAY! https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

Thank you to all our sponsors and exhibitors for helping make the 28th Annual MASS Self Advocacy Conference possible. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/05/2026

🌟 The MASS 2026 Self Advocacy Conference is coming up on October 17 and registration is closing soon! 👉 MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com

💜 Thank you to our Grow Sponsor, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for supporting the 28th Annual MASS Self Advocacy Conference!

This is a conference you won’t want to miss! Join us for self-advocate-led workshops throughout the day, with topics including:

🗣️ Finding and using your voice
💪 Learning from lived experience
🎯 Goal-setting strategies
🤝 Building connections and community
☎️ Knowing your rights and reporting abuse
⚖️ Personal journeys away from guardianship
🎉 Advocacy Trivia/Jeopardy and more!

And that’s not all! Enjoy interactive, inclusive dancing with Dance Latin Boston, free ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, a raffle and silent auction, and lots of opportunities to connect with other self-advocates and allies.

⏰ Registration is closing soon. Don’t wait!

🎟️ Register for the MASS 2026 Conference today: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

📅 October 17, 2026
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS! 💙

We’re grateful to DDS and all our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the 28th Annual Conference and helping make this day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!

10/05/2026

💛 Thank you to our Grow Sponsor, Vinfen, for supporting self-advocate-led programs!
🌟 The MASS 2026 Self Advocacy Conference is coming up on October 17 and registration is closing soon!
👉 MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com

This is a conference you won’t want to miss! Join us for self-advocate-led workshops throughout the day, with topics including:

🗣️ Finding and using your voice
💪 Learning from lived experience
🎯 Goal-setting strategies
🤝 Building connections and community
☎️ Knowing your rights and reporting abuse
⚖️ Personal journeys away from guardianship
🎉 Advocacy Trivia/Jeopardy and more!

And that’s not all! Enjoy interactive, inclusive dancing with Dance Latin Boston, free ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, a raffle and silent auction, and lots of opportunities to connect with other self-advocates and allies.

⏰ Registration is closing soon. Don’t wait!

🎟️ Register for the MASS 2026 Conference today: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

📅 October 17, 2026
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS 2026! 💛

We’re grateful to Vinfen and all our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the 28th Annual Conference and helping make this day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!

10/04/2026

🧡A BIG thank you to Grow Sponsor, Advocates, for supporting self-advocate-led programs! 🩵
🌟 The MASS 2026 Conference is coming up on October 17 — and registration is closing soon!
👉 MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com

This is a conference you won’t want to miss! Join us for self-advocate-led workshops throughout the day, with topics including:

🗣️ Finding and using your voice
💪 Learning from lived experience
🎯 Goal-setting strategies
🤝 Building connections and community
☎️ Knowing your rights and reporting abuse
⚖️ Personal journeys away from guardianship
🎉 Advocacy Trivia/Jeopardy and more!

And that’s not all! Enjoy interactive, inclusive dancing with Dance Latin Boston, free ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, a raffle and silent auction, and lots of opportunities to connect with other self-advocates and allies. 🙌💃🕺🍦

⏰ Registration is closing soon. Don’t wait!

🎟️ Register for the MASS 2026 Conference today: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

📅 October 17, 2026
Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS 2026! 🧡🩵

We’re grateful to Advocates and all our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the MASS 2026 Conference and helping make this day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!

10/02/2026

💙 A BIG thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)! 💛

🌟 The MASS 2026 Conference is coming up on October 17 — and registration is closing soon!
👉 MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com
This is a conference you won’t want to miss! Join us for self-advocate-led workshops throughout the day, with topics including:

🗣️ Finding and using your voice
💪 Learning from lived experience
🎯 Goal-setting strategies
🤝 Building connections and community
☎️ Knowing your rights and reporting abuse
⚖️ Personal journeys away from guardianship
🎉 Advocacy Trivia/Jeopardy and more!

And that’s not all! Enjoy interactive, inclusive dancing with Dance Latin Boston, free ice cream from John’s Dream Ice Cream, a raffle and silent auction, and lots of opportunities to connect with other self-advocates and allies. 🙌💃🕺🍦

⏰ Registration is closing soon — don’t wait!

🎟️ Register for the MASS 2026 Conference today: https://mass2026conference.eventbrite.com/

📅 October 17, 2026

Come learn. Come connect. Come have fun. Come be part of self-advocate leadership at MASS 2026! 💙💛

We’re grateful to MDDC and all our sponsors for supporting the MASS 2026 Conference and helping make this day of self-advocate leadership, learning, connection, and fun possible!

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