MASS

Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong

Categories

National Organizations

National Self-Advocacy Organizations

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
SABE is the national self-advocacy organization. M.A.S.S. belongs to Region 8 of SABE along with the other New England states and New York.

Resources

Information on Self Advocacy
Includes articles on what self advocacy is and resources for self advocates

State Organizations

Disability Law Center
The mission is to provide legal advocacy on disability issues that promote the fundamental rights of all people with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the social and economic life of Massachusetts.
DMR
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (UCEDD)
Part of the UMass Medical School, a research center for people with disabilities
Institute for Community Inclusion (UCEDD)
ICI is associated with UMass Boston, it provides training, clinical, and employment services, conducts research, and provides assistance to further community inclusion for people with disabilities.
MA Developmental Disabililties Council (MDDC)
The mission of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) is to provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity, integration and inclusion.

State Self-Advocacy Organizations