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SUMMARY:21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day - Safeguarding Our Future: Defending Critical Services for the Autism Community
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day\nSafeguarding Our Future: Defending Critical Services for the Autism Community\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30AM\nGreat Hall\, Massachusetts State House\nAutism Advocacy Day is an annual event that brings self-advocates\, families\, friends\, and professionals together at the Massachusetts State House to make their voices heard on issues that matter most to the autism community.   \nIn this urgent moment when essential supports and services are threatened\, this year’s theme is Safeguarding Our Future: Defending Critical Services for the Autism Community. Hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM)\, this empowering event is an opportunity to learn about legislative priorities\, connect with fellow advocates\, and meet directly with your state legislators to share your stories.  \nWe will be honoring Senator Paul Feeney and Representative Vanna Howard for their incredible work supporting this community.  \nJoin us at the Massachusetts State House for the 21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day on Wednesday\, April 8 as we come together to defend critical services\, uplift the voices of the autism community\, and honor this year’s legislative champions. 
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/21st-annual-autism-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Events,AFAM
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SUMMARY:[Pathways to Friendship] Keys to a Life Well Lived Virtual Book Club: Night Three
DESCRIPTION:Join Pathways to Friendship for a monthly virtual book club to explore the important ideas explained in the book Everyday Citizenship: Seven Keys to a Life Well Lived by Simon Duffy and Wendy Perez. \nCitizenship means living a full\, meaningful life. A citizen is someone who is an equal member of their community and is respected for their contributions. It’s not about paperwork or passports. It’s about full inclusion\, rights\, and dignity. \nJoin us for any or all* of these discussions leading up to our June 11\, 2026 Forum with keynote Simon Duffy. \nYou do not need the book take part in these discussions! Everyone is welcome – we hope you’ll join us! \n*If you join us for all of the discussions\, you’ll get discounted entry to the June 11 Forum. \nMore Information and Registration Here. \n\nSchedule\nWednesday\, February 11 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nWhat is ‘citizenship’? Citizenship means living a meaningful life. It’s about full inclusion\, rights\, and dignity \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nFinding Meaning and Purpose – What is important to you? \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nFreedom – controlling your own life \n\n\nMoney – having enough money to live with security and dignity \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 8 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nHelp – asking for help and helping others \n\n\nHome – a space of your own \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 13 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nCommunity – take part in your community \n\n\nLove – romantic relationships and friendships \n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you need any accommodations by emailing goodman@arcmass.org. We will have Closed Captioning. Please note: two weeks notice is necessary if an ASL interpreter is needed. \nMore Information and Registration Here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/pathways-to-friendship-keys-to-a-life-well-lived-virtual-book-club-night-three/
CATEGORIES:Pathways to Friendship,Webinars
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