Question 1

How do I learn about the meetings?

Accepted Answer

Go to our events calendar at https://www.WeAreMASS.org/events. Then, click on an event for more information.

Question 2

Where are the meetings?

Accepted Answer

Some are online via zoom and some are in-person. Meetings range from 1 hour to 2 hours.

Question 3

What if I don't have zoom?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though we ask that the supporter remember that this meeting is for you and other self-advocates. Please respect this.

Question 4

Can a support person come with me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though we ask that the supporter remember that this meeting is for you and other self-advocates. Please respect this

Question 5

What do we talk about at the regional meetings?

Accepted Answer

We talk about a variety of things, but they're all related to self-advocacy. So we might talk about upcoming events, we might talk about legislation, and we might talk about issues that come up for us in everyday life, like transportation and how we can make that better for everyone. If you have som

Question 6

Who runs the meetings?

Accepted Answer

Your regional coordinator works with your regional officers to plan and run the meeting. In Southeast, for example, the officers and coordinator will start the meeting with a chance for self-advocates to introduce themselves. In Central, the officers plan the agenda but the president/chairperson run

Question 7

Can I be an officer?

Accepted Answer

There are times when a region will need a new officer or multiple new officers. When this happens will depend on your region. For example, Metro holds their elections annually. Central holds elections every three years or as an opening comes up. When that time arrives, you can announce that you'd li

Question 8

What if I can't go to all of the meetings?

Accepted Answer

If you're not an officer, you can go to as many or as few meetings as you'd like. If you are an officer, however, we expect a higher level of commitment. By this we mean you will need to attend the officers' meetings as well as the regional meetings, and it’s important that you attend as many meetin

Question 9

Do I have to prepare for the meetings?

Accepted Answer

If you're not an officer, you do not have to prepare for the meetings. If you are an officer, however, you are expected to attend an officers' meeting and help plan the agenda for the upcoming meeting.

Question 10

What if I want to be friends with someone at the meeting?

Accepted Answer

One of the great things about MASS is that people make friends at their meetings. We do want to be respectful of other people, though, as not everyone is interested in friendship. One good way of doing things is offering someone your information, rather than asking them for theirs. That way if they'

Question 11

Cool. Does it cost money?

Accepted Answer

Regional meetings do not usually cost money. Sometimes we have events with food and we might ask for a small donation to cover those costs.

Question 12

This all sounds really great. How do I get involved?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple ways you can get involved! You can go to our events calendar to pick the meeting you want to attend. Some meetings ask that you RSVP. Some meetings you can just show up to. You can also reach out to a regional coordinator ahead of time to learn more and possibly feel more prepared

Question 13

I'm ready to get started!

Accepted Answer

Great! We look forward to seeing you at the meetings.

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