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Mass Advocates Standing Strong & Lifeworks Webinar

Name: Mass Advocates Standing Strong & Lifeworks Webinar
Start: 2021-05-17T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-05-17T17:30:00+00:00

May 17, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us for a webinar presentation on Katie’s Law (Bill H.240 & S.114) – An Act relative to individuals with intelletual or developmental disabilities. Co-Sponsored By: Representative Kay Khan & Senator Patricia Jehlen. Katie’s Law would strike out certain phrases/words and outdated language (mentally retarded, handicapped, etc. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UPC5zQ5JTLKbTir2HKCXnA

Short Video featuring DMR/DDS name change & clips from self-advocates commenting on outdated & hurtful language

Panel Discussion featuring self-advocates and staff from M.A.S.S. & Lifeworks

Question & Answer Session: Attendees have the opportunity to offer a brief comment or ask a question

For questions, please contact: Courtney Maynard, Associate Director of Social & Recreation; (781) 762-4001. ext/ 308, or cmaynard@lifeworksarc.org.

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Date:: May 17, 2021
Time:: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm