2012 Calendar of Events

Dates: Ongoing

Complete Details

A series of training workshops intended:

• to offer information about "best practices" for people with disabilities.
• to assist families in creating a vision for their family member and a process to achieve the vision by incorporating that information

Friday May 11 &
Saturday, Mary 12, 2012

TASH New England Annual Conference

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Friday Keynote by Chad Sinanian, Vice President, People First of Connecticut and Consumer Advocate, Ability and Beyond

Welcoming remarks and Keynote by Elin Howe, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

Saturday Keynote by Patti Scott, Co-Founder of Neighbours Inc, Franklin Park, New Jersey Break out sessions and in-depth learning opportunities on: Inclusive Education, Employment and Transition, Community Living, Civil Rights. There will also be a Friday evening gathering and Poster and Exhibit session! Special conference rate at the Holiday Inn Express, Auburn, MA.

Click Here for Tash Conference Registration information

Statewide Advisory Council (SAC) of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) 16th Annual State House Celebration

Location: Massachusetts State House Great Hall

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will honor individuals and organizations from across the Commonwealth for their diverse contributions that have enriched the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Annual Legislative Forum

Hosted by The Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) for the Central Middlesex Region of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

LOCATION: 177 Bedford St, Lexington MA (in Heritage Hall)

Title of the forum is Meeting the Challenge – Family Supports; Turning-22

Light refreshments will be available

Visions of Community

Federation for Children with Special Needs Annual Conference

Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, MA

Keynote Speakers:

• Dan Habib
• Mary Watson Avery, M.S.

Event Web Site: http://fcsn.org/index.php

Wednesday
March 7, 2012
10:00 am - 1:00 PM

34th Annual Legislative Reception

Sponsored by The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council and The Arc of Massachusetts

Location: Grand Staircase Hall, 2nd Floor, Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA

Program and visits to legislators. Invited guests will include Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, State Senators and Representatives, State Cabinet Secretaries, Commissioners, agency staff, people with disabilities, family members, disability advocates and supporters.

CLICK HERE to Register

CLICK HERE for Agenda

Wednesday
February 29, 2012
4:45 PM- 8:00 PM
RSVP PLEASE

EVENT FLYER

Creative Housing Forum

Presented by MFOFC in collaboration with the Arc of GHN and EMARC

Andover Country Club
60 Canterbury St
Andover, MA 01810

Overview:

• Where do I start?
• What are the planning steps?
• What planning tools are available?
• How do I build a budget?
• What are the range of financial and other resources?
• How do I make it happen?

A Parent Panel will tell you how they made it happen! Meet and greet area DDS Directors, Round tables AND a Resource/Provider Fair with light refreshments

RSVP PLEASE to snadworny@riversidecc.org

In appreciation to the Niel M Wreidt 2003 Revocable Trust. This is a free event. However we will gratefully accept donations to MFOFC. For further information call Susan @ 781-655-5179.

Eight dates from
February 17, 2012
through
March 9, 2012
10 AM

Joint Committee on Ways and Means FY 2013 Budget Hearings

A series of 8 hearings will be held at various locations across Massachusetts.

CLICK HERE for a complete list of hearings, locations and agendas for each hearing.