Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong Join us for Our 14th Annual Anniversary Conference My Goals: My Dreams For the Future Keynote Speaker Tammy Mills People First of New Hampshire With Remarks by DDS Commissioner Elin Howe Saturday, November 19, 2011 8am to 4 pm (Registration 8 to 9) Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main Street Sturbridge, MA 01566 1-508-347-7393
MASS Board of Directors Anne Fracht, Chairperson Metro Pauline Bosma, Acting 1st Vice-Chair Central Dan Houghton, Treasurer West Mary Ellen Grelle, Secretary NE Janet LaPerle, Immediate Past Chair Central Karen DeSantis, NE Craig Powers, NE Karen Kitner, West James Fontaine, West David Hartry, Central Tony Welcome, Central Tom Kelley, Metro John Mims, Metro Nicole Cummings, SE Elizabeth Ponte, SE Advisors: Monique Laperle, Terry Fox-Koor, Sybriena, Devoe, Robin Miller, Jason Marino, Courtnie Gilmete, Shirley Wiggins, Faythe Cote, Christy Schneider, Michael Baumgartner, Sue Moriarty, Shawn Girard STAFF Ed Bielecki, State Coordinator Bridget Crowley, Northeast Coordinator Susan Moriarty, Central Coordinator Lesley Siegel, Administrative Assistant James Andersen, Financial Consultant Contact Information Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (M.A.S.S.) Mailing address : PO Box 6025 North Plymouth, MA. 02362-6025 Office address: 500 Harrison Avenue #230 Boston, MA 02118 Tel:1-617-624-7549 Fax: 1-617-624-7553 Toll free: 1-866-IAMABLE or 1-866-426-2253 (MA only) e-mail: MASS.office.info@gmail.com Visit our website: www.mass-advocates.org Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong
8:00 Registration 9:00 Welcome and Explanation of the Day Anne Fracht 9:15 Opening Remarks Commissioner Elin Howe 9:30 Your Keynote Speaker Tammy Mills, People First of New Hampshire 9:55 Break (15 minutes) 10:10 Regional Meetings and Elections Each region will elect new members to the MASS State Board 11:15 Break 11:30 Workshop Sessions AM We are proud to offer these workshops to you today... 1. Getting Ready for an Emergency - Nate Trull Learn how to be prepared in an emergency 2. Explore Prepare Act - Come to this workshop to learn more about Explore Prepare Act, a training for self-advocates about finding the job you want. 3. Access for ALL - Kenny Cieplik Hear Kenny s inspirational story including how he made his home accessible and become a crusader for accessibility throughout the community. www.thetravelingwheelchair.com 4. Keeping Safe on Facebook and Social Media - Barbara Oliver and self-advocate users How to enjoy Facebook but be as safe and have privacy as best you can. How much information to give out, basic security settings and best practices 5. Your Individual Service Plan (ISP) - Presenters to be determined Know how it works for you and the planned changes in 2012. 12:30 Lunch (provided) Special Guests Recognition Awards Nancy Maynard Leadership Awards Gunnar Dybwad Supporter Awards Craig Smith Spirit Award Announcement of New Board of Directors 1:30 Break (15 minutes) 1:45 Workshop Sessions PM We are proud to repeat the Morning Workshops 2:45 Break (15 minutes) Please fill out the evaluations!!! 3:00 Music and dancing 3:45 Final Thoughts
Check out our new and constantly updated WEB SITE www.mass-advocates.org Check out and like us Want to help Change the System: Really get our voices heard! We NEED you! Looking for self-advocates to be on various important committees on issues important to all of us Advocacy Self-Determination Transportation MASSHEALTH Legislative Advocacy Jobs Being Safe Conference Planning Leadership DDS Citizen Advisory Boards Important government advocacy meetings Can you help by being a self-advocate leader! Most Transportation cost provided or ride worked out! Call the MASS office at 617-624-7549 and let us know or by e-mail at mass.office.info@gmail.com
Please write clearly. Conference Registration Form One Registration per form please Name: Address: City State Zip Code E-mail Address: Phone: Special Accommodations: Sign Language Interpreter: Special Diet: (specify) Other: Chicken Meal Vegetarian Meal AMOUNT ENCLOSED Self-Advocate ($40) $ Friend (Supporters, Other attendees) ($45) $ Additional Contribution/Donation If you can, we thank you. Total Amount Enclosed $ $ Please mail completed form with check or money order made payable to M.A.S.S. by November 12, 2011 to: M.A.S.S PO Box 6025 North Plymouth, MA. 02362-6025
Driving Directions to Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main Street Sturbridge, MA 01566 1-508-347-7393 Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center is located on Route 20. From the North, East and West: take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Exit 9, Route 20 West. From the South: take either Interstate 84 or Route 131 to Route 20 West. Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center is located on the shore of Cedar Lake, just past the first set of traffic lights. Need more information? Call Lesley at (617) 624-7549 Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong PO Box 6025 North Plymouth, MA. 02362-6025