We are happy to announce Metro Region DDS 101 webinars interpreted in multiple languages in 2023!

Below are registration flyers for 2023 DDS 101 virtual webinars offered with interpreters for Portuguese, Spanish, Somali, and ASL (date TBD).

The “Multiple Languages” flyer lists the dates and registration links for all the events. There are also separate translated flyers for each event. The flyer translated in Somali is coming soon.

The multiple languages flyer with dates and registration links is also below.

Please share the flyers widely with anyone who may be interested in attending.

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region presents

DDS 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

For individuals and families of all ages

Learn about Eligibility · Transition ·Self-Direction · Autism Supports

With interpreters for Portuguese, Spanish, Somali, and American Sign Language on the dates listed below.

Portuguese

(in partnership with MassFamilies)

Thursday, January 12^th 7-8:30pm

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePVKtU2cpWDlIdiAX6lQS5zp6HHjPVZ6xw3mScza7VtrbyjQ/viewform

Spanish

(in partnership with The Federation for Children with Special Needs)

Wednesday, January 25^th 5:30-7pm

Registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqduihpzwqGdLZ4Ti1s72iE_s7crdQVpEY

English

Wednesday, February 1^st 6:30-7:30pm

Registration link:  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hjcuxexab&oeidk=a07ejk0vvhb33ae0354&condition=SO_OVERRIDE

Somali

Wednesday, February 22^nd 3-4:30pm

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hjcuxexab&oeidk=a07ejk0vvi815eba506&condition=SO_OVERRIDE

American Sign Language (ASL)

Spring 2023

Date and registration link and coming soon

Questions? Contact Maria Stefano maria.stefano@mass.gov (781)314-7508

To request a language interpreter for the English presentation, contact Maria by 1/13

Flyer with Multiple Languages