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Narrative

Join MASS and get year-round access to conferences, retreats, and meetings.

We look forward to your advocacy!

Trainings are held during the year in different regions around the state. 

MASS is a statewide self-advocacy organization governed by people with disabilities (PwD). MASS provides professionally run trainings presented by self-advocates focused on employment and how to recognize, report and respond to abuse. MASS  holds regional self-advocacy monthly meetings in the Central, Northeast, Metro and Southeast regions of MA.

MASS also offers Rainbow Support groups. MASS helps self-advocates speak up for themselves about services that are important to them such as transportation and employment.  We support local, regional and statewide self-advocacy groups. We work on issues that make a positive difference in the lives of people wtih disabilities.

Service Types

• Self-Advocacy
• Self-Advocacy - Workshop
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Self-Advocacy Training

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Work

Additional Information

• Accredited By: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS)
• Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Medicare