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People with disabilities have the right to speak for themselves, make their own decisions, and help shape the policies that affect their lives.
The Summit helps advocates build the skills and connections to make their voices heard.
Leadership doesn't end when the Summit concludes!
This year, we're excited to welcome back Summit alumni to share their experiences, mentor emerging leaders, and continue building connections across generations of disability advocates.
MDDC is proud to work alongside our partners, including @DPC_MA and @bostoncil, and others, to support the next generation of disability rights leaders.
Follow along as we highlight this year's Summit, participants, and partners!
Learn more: generationalleaders.org/
The next generation of disability rights leaders is helping shape the future of advocacy in Massachusetts!
From November 16–18, the 2026 Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit will bring together advocates from across the Commonwealth.
#PWSGLS26
Good morning from Norwood, where we’re excited to be taking part in @MASSadvocates1 28th annual #selfadvocacy conference!
Looking forward to a fun day of learning and reconnecting with our fellow community members.
We’ve worked up quite an appetite this morning and are ready for lunch 🍽️
Glad to have the chance to reconnect with so many #disabilitycouncil members, both past and present!
Lunch also included this year’s MASS Conference Awardees: MDDC Chair Raquel Quezada was honored to present our own Council Member, Amber Pettell, with the 2026 Sandy Houghton #SelfAdvocacy award 🏆
NACDD is hosting a webinar, "Understanding Community Living and Action Steps for State Advocates" on October 28, 2026, at 4PM.
This is a chance to get informed about what YOU as advocates can do to educate and inform critical policy on the state level.
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Join MDDC's next virtual Public Policy meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 13 2-4PM via Zoom!
We'll share legislative and budget updates, discuss the federal Olmstead court case, and review our video surveillance in group homes guide. #MaPoli
Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
MDDC was proud to celebrate #NDEAM2026 at the MA State House!
Congratulations to our Disability Legislative Champions, @SenJoanLovely and Rep. @seangarballeyMA, and our partners at @DPC_MA on their well-deserved honors.
Thank you to the Commission for a wonderful event!
This year’s National Disability Awareness Month theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," recognizes the skills and contributions Americans with disabilities add to the nation’s workplaces, communities, and economy.
View the full event recording: mass.gov/news/2026-national-…
Join the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center on Oct. 13, 3–4:30 PM ET, for a free webinar on customized employment and strategies to connect the strengths of job seekers with disabilities to employers' needs. #NDEAM2026
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
The registration deadline for the 2026 @MASSadvocates1 Standing Strong Conference has been extended until October 13th!
We hope to see you there.🗓️✔️
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