Mass Advocates Membership Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong / M.A.S.S.

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Narrative

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

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

M.A.S.S. also offers Rainbow Support groups. M.A.S.S. 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 to work on issues that make a positive difference in the lives of people wtih disabilities.

Service Types

• Self-Advocacy - Workshop

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Self-Advocacy Training

Populations Served

• All 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
• Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Medicare