Self-advocacy

We provide education and self-advocacy groups. Our focus encourages you to learn: About yourself Effective communication How to have positive social relationships We also help adults with disabilities learn more about life. We help you become a part of the community through volunteering, community services, and civic responsibility. Groups meet monthly and provide education,… Continue Reading Self-advocacy [...]

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Self-advocacy & Social Groups

Our self-advocacy groups offer training, peer support, leadership development, social events, and learning opportunities. We focus on adults with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities. More info: There is a small weekly fee for groups. Frontier Club – Tuesday evenings, 5:45 – 7:30 PM at 100 Main Street, Athol, MA.   413-824-1401 frontierclub@unitedarc.org  Pioneer Club… Continue Reading Self-advocacy & Social Groups [...]

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Self-Advocacy Leadership Series

The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series offered by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council is coming to Bridgewater State University this summer.  The SALS is an eight week series designed for people with developmental disabilities on the fundamentals of leadership.  Class topics include:  Who I am, Communication, Feelings and Values, Self-Advocacy& Leadership, Team Building, Rules and Laws… Continue Reading Self-Advocacy Leadership Series [...]

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Self-help Support

Self-help organization run by and for people with affective disorders such as depression and manic-depression (or Bipolar). DBSA-Boston (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston) 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Belmont info@dbsaboston.org 617-855-3666 617-855-2795 18853 Self-help Support Advocacy, Information/Referral, Support Groups 2) Greater Boston Family Support 115 Mill Street… Continue Reading Self-help Support [...]

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