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FREE-Learning to Drive with Austism:Building Confidence Behind the Wheel-Wednesday,August 26 @ 7:00-REGISTER by MONDAY, August 24!

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FREE-Learning to Drive with Austism:Building Confidence Behind the Wheel-Wednesday,August 26 @ 7:00-REGISTER by MONDAY, August 24!

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🚗 Learning to Drive with Autism: Building Confidence Behind the Wheel

Getting behind the wheel is a big step toward independence. And for people with autism, it can come with its own unique questions and challenges. Join the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism for a free live webinar featuring professional NASCAR driver, Armani Williams, Andrew Arboe: Autistic Self-Advocate and Speaker, and Centerpoint Driving Academy LLC to hear real experiences, practical tips, and helpful resources for the journey toward driving independence.

📅 Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM ET

💻 Live via Zoom (Link to be emailed after registration)

Register now using the link below! 👇

🔗https://forms.monday.com/forms/3b3c9f660d0a6ea54bc90f3dcb650ffb?r=use1

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mass-self-advocacy-conference-tickets-1993547607559?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIG45M5f2MaueU0JkxEh5XJtPfD6gBDDsQO8eZpJL2SCohoQ/viewform

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Keep Special Education Where it Belongs-Take action now: Tell Congress to oppose moving these offices and the important services they provide out of the Department of Education.

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Keep Special Education Where it Belongs-Take action now: Tell Congress to oppose moving these offices and the important services they provide out of the Department of Education.

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The Arc National | Defend IDEA: Keep Special Education Where It Belongs

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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ life, community, and culture in and around Lowell, Massachusetts.-Click link below for EVENTS!

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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ life, community, and culture in and around Lowell, Massachusetts.-Click link below for EVENTS!

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Full calendar of LGBTQ+ events in Lowell, MA

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The Greater Lowell PRIDE Committee is proud to announce Greater Lowell PRIDE 2026, -Join us on Saturday, June 13th for a celebration of Lowell’s LGBTQ+ community through live performances, vendors, and entertainment for all!

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The Greater Lowell PRIDE Committee is proud to announce Greater Lowell PRIDE 2026, -Join us on Saturday, June 13th for a celebration of Lowell’s LGBTQ+ community through live performances, vendors, and entertainment for all!

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DCR Lowell Heritage State Park

160 Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell, MA

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Greater Lowell PRIDE 2026 - Greater Lowell Health Alliance

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The Greater Lowell PRIDE Committee is proud to announce Greater Lowell PRIDE 2026, taking place on Saturday, June 13th! 1-4 PM (Greater Lowell PRIDE was originally scheduled for Sat. June 6th but we made a quick change due to Boston PRIDE also being on the 6th this year.) Greater Lowell is home to a diverse,…

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https://www.calmercon.org/

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We are pleased to share Autism Resource Center will be hosting a Blue Envelope Workshop on March 18th from 6:30-7:30 on zoom. To register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/w25gw9g

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Lesbian/Queer Women Meetup: 1st Tuesday, 6pm in the Senior Center Library. All ages welcome. LGBTQ & Friends Social Group (45 yrs+): 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6pm in the Senior Center Library

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Lesbian/Queer Women Meetup: 1st Tuesday, 6pm in the Senior Center Library. All ages welcome. LGBTQ & Friends Social Group (45 yrs+): 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6pm in the Senior Center Library

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2025 Calendar- We Are MASS-Click Image for full calendar 

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2025 Calendar- We Are MASS-Click Image for full calendar 

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Northeast regional meetings are a great place to go if you like talking about all the different aspects of self advocacy, and having fun while doing so! We always welcome new members, or even those who are new to learning about self advocacy! You are welcome here!

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Looking for resources and events in your community? Check out our NEW resource; type in key word(s) into the search engine to find local events and access community resources for your loved ones. Search now by clicking the link below

Home Page | Ecommunityconnections.org

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Easterseals New Hampshire- Age 11-21+

Sno-Mo campers are amazing youth ages 11 to 21 who have disabilities. Some use a wheelchair, some have autism or need help joining a group, and others need special nutritional or medical help. Our camp provides accommodations. 21+ session 8/18-8/23

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Easterseals New Hampshire- Age 11-21+ Sno-Mo campers are amazing youth ages 11 to 21 who have disabilities. Some use a wheelchair, some have autism or need help joining a group, and others need special nutritional or medical help. Our camp provides accommodations. 21+ session 8/18-8/23

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Adult and Supportive Person Care Planning Tool Kit

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Adult and Supportive Person Care Planning Tool Kit

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R3 App--Download with QR code-Recognize Report Respond 

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R3 App--Download with QR code-Recognize Report Respond 

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Empowering Adults with Disabilities to Stand Strong Against Abuse

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Pauline Bosma - What the Rainbow Flag Means

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Meet Pauline Bosma - Rainbow Group Coordinator

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Pauline Bosma Talks About The MASS Rainbow Groups

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Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) - MASS

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Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) - MASS

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Overview & Objectives:

To improve soft skills in the following areas: communication, listening, teamwork, self-awareness, problem solving and negotiation.

The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) is an eight-class series that focuses on the fundamentals of leadership.

The SALS is designed for young adults with ID/DD between the ages 17-22, and is also available for older adult groups.

Seven of the 8 classes are 1 hour long. The 8th class is graduation where students and teachers are encouraged to invite family and other faculty members to celebrate the hard work of each student as they present a final speech and receive a certificate of completion.

Classes are taught by a self-advocate peer trainer.

At the completion of the program, students will be recognized at a virtual Graduation Ceremony. Family members are invited to the celebration. Students will receive a Certificate of Achievement from MASS.

Location

online

Requirements

All participants will commit to attending all 8 classes. Participants are expected to arrive to each Zoom class on time.  It’s suggested that students sign into Zoom 5 minutes early.  Classes will start promptly at their scheduled time. If a student is having trouble entering the class on Zoom, they must contact the MASS training team.  Students are expected to have their video on for each class.

Support staff are encouraged to attend and participate as needed.

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About The The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS)
Overview & Objectives:

To improve soft skills in the following areas: communication, listening, teamwork, self-awareness, problem solving and negotiation.

The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) is an eight-class series that focuses on the fundamentals of leadership.

The SALS is designed for young adults with ID/DD between the ages 17-22, and is also available for older adult groups.

Seven of the 8 classes are 1 hour long. The 8th class is graduation where students and teachers are encouraged to invite family and other faculty members to celebrate the hard work of each student as they present a final speech and receive a certificate of completion.

Classes are taught by a self-advocate peer trainer.

At the completion of the program, students will be recognized at a virtual Graduation Ceremony. Family members are invited to the celebration. Students will receive a Certificate of Achievement from MASS.

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Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) - MASS

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The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS), offered by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), is an eight-class series that focuses on the fundamentals of leadership.

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https://rainbowguidebook.com/chapters/introduction/

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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be LGBTQ+ and we should be able to express our genders and sexualities. We are just like everyone else and we deserve support to be ourselves!

This guidebook is about understanding the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We wrote this guidebook for supporters, such as family members and service providers, so that they can learn how we want to be treated and supported.

We believe that LGBTQ+ self-advocates are experts on their own lives. This guidebook was written by Pauline, Nora, and Fran from the Rainbow Support Groups. The information is based on our personal and professional experiences, and interviews with 23 LGBTQ+ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You can read this guidebook now by clicking through the arrows and sections on the website. We believe this guidebook could change your life. Thank you for reading!

Contact Rainbow
Rainbow@WeAreMASS.org

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The Rainbow Support Group Guidebook for LGBTQ+ and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities