Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong

08/22/2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Sheraton Norwood meet with self-advocate peers +make your IDEAS count! Registration ends Tuesday, October 6

08/09/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 29 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm for Accessible Adventures: A Fun Day at Deer Island — a FREE event celebrating inclusive recreation and fun for all! Register soon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessible-adventures-a-fun-day-at-deer-island-2026-tickets-1988291144336

Explore everything Deer Island has to offer. Admission is free!

08/08/2026

Early Bird Registration for the MASS Annual Self Advocacy Conference on October 17, 2026 in Norwood, MA is now open! https://MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com/ Come make Your IDEAS Count and register before September 9th for the Early Bird discount.

Want to present a workshop or nominate a supporter or self-advocate for an award? Check out these other links and take part in the upcoming conference on October 17th!

Apply to present a workshop (applications due Sept. 4th, must include self-advocates and people with disabilities) - https://forms.gle/w7mxwqNjzMbeChPp7

Nominate a Self Advocate with a disability or a supporter for an award (award nominations due by Sept. 4th) - https://www.WeAreMASS.org/awards

Looking to Sponsor or Exhibit at the October 17th conference? Sign up here: https://www.WeAreMASS.org/sponsorship

Register now! MASS2026conference.eventbrite.com

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Sheraton Norwood meet with self-advocate peers +make your IDEAS count! Registration ends Tuesday, October 6

08/01/2026

“To honor Disability Pride Month, the Boston Public Library has released the Disabled, Not Unable booklist!

This features 75 recent titles written by disabled authors or about the experience of disabled people. Swipe for 5 adult book recommendations!

📕Nowhere Girl by Carla Ciccone
📗Unseen by Molly Burke
📙No Heels, No Problem by Maxine Roper
📓Unfurl by Eli Clare” -BPL

See the full booklist: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2504215469/3047228817?_gl=1*1u3mome*_ga*NzExMDEwMDQ2LjE3MzYyNTkzMTQ.*_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3ODI4MjM5NTckbzU4NCRnMSR0MTc4MjgyNDQ0OSRqNTYkbDAkaDA.*_ga_MHZN5EZEPR*czE3ODI4MjM5NTgkbzU4NCRnMSR0MTc4MjgyNDQ0OSRqNTYkbDAkaDA

06/11/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎
Steven Tobey, Matthew Ba**er, Bryan Watson

06/10/2026

With Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/08/2026

MASS Board Member from the West Region, Steven Tobey, lit the cauldron with Massachusetts Law Enforcement opening the 2026 Special Olympics Massachusetts games! ❤️‍🔥

06/05/2026

“I’m pumped, excited, and ready to go!”
— Steven Tobey

06/05/2026

MASS Board Member, Steven Tobey, is pumped and ready to run with the Flame of Hope to light the cauldron at the Special Olympics Massachusetts opening ceremony! ❤️‍🔥

06/05/2026

Special Olympics opening ceremony! Let's go!