Training 

TEACHING "BEST PRACTICES" IN ADVOCACY 

Leadership

MENTORING FAMILIES IN VISION PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING 

Community 

BRINGING DISABILITY LEADERS TOGETHER 

Northeast - Central - Southeast

Announcements & Upcoming Events

All programs open statewide unless noted. For Metro & West Programs Click Here.

NEW!  VIRTUAL Family Leadership Series

Deadline to Apply: November 11th

Apply Here! 

All Massachusetts residents will be considered. Space  is limited, with preference given to DDS eligible families.

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Have you always wanted to participant in a Massachusetts Family Leadership Series, but medical challenges, transportation, schedules, or childcare have gotten in the way? If so, apply for our first Statewide Virtual Family Leadership Series held on Thursday Nights from 6:30-8:30pm. The program runs from January through April. You will learn about building community, the history of the disability movement, Charting the LifeCourse, advocacy, leadership, systems change, the legislative process, and more.

Nov 12

Virtual: Every Second Tuesday 

(12:00-12:45pm)


Register here

Every month, families and providers gather to network with other community members 

to share advocacy successes and struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. All are invited!

2024 Book Club Flyer.pdf

Sept - Nov

Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm 

Sept 19, Oct 3, 

Oct 17, Nov 7

*Registration Closed

*For FLS Graduates only

The alumni book club will help you develop your potential as a leader, support accountability with your goals, and provide a network of fellow advocacy leaders.

Oct 22

Fall Alumni Association Meeting

Virtual: October 22, 6:30 - 7:30pm

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*FLS Graduates only

The Alumni Association is an excellent opportunity to share your talents and reconnect with other alumni. Let's work together to continue building a strong network of like-minded individuals who recognize our ongoing mission of family empowerment. 


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