Family Leadership Series
We would like to invite you to attend the 2023 Metro Family Leadership Series. The Family Leadership Series is a training focusing on how and why we advocate for our loved ones who have a disability.
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Middlesex West |
Newton/South Norfolk |
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APPLY TODAY!
Space fills up fast!
About The Series:
The Family Leadership Series has a three-fold purpose.
- Learning the history of the disability and family support and Movement.
Family Leadership is at the core of the disability support movement here in Massachusetts. We will learn about the history of family leadership, advocacy, self-advocacy, where we are now and where we want to go.
- Creating A Vision
Families will learn how to create a vision with and for their loved one with a disability, towards and enviable life.
- Policy-Making
Legislative Policy Making and the Critical Role of the Family Voice is very important! We will learn about accessing and influencing , policies and funding streams that work for all.
There is no cost to you for the Family Leadership Series and materials. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) funds this extraordinary opportunity.
“The Leadership Series not only educated me, it made me think differently. It was great to leave with our visions – I am convinced that there will be a better future!”
FLS Graduate
Series Format:
The Family Leadership Series is spread out over four sessions. It will be a combination in-person and virtual sessions. To participate you must attend all the sessions.
Location: Framingham, MA
2023 Metro Family Leadership Series Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 9am-5pm (In-Person)
Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, 9am-5pm (In-Person)
Saturday, April 15, 2023 8:30am-1:00pm (VIRTUAL)
Friday and Saturday, April 28-29, 2023, 9am-5pm (In-Person)
Each In-Person session of the 2023 Metro Family Leadership Series will take place 9:00 a.m. to 5:00pm on the first day (lunch and dinner provided) and 9:00am-4:00pm on the second day(breakfast and lunch provided).
You may stay overnight at the training location for the In-Person sessions. Your lodging and meals are paid for by the Department of Developmental Services.
The Metro FLS Coordinator will reach out to you after you apply to confirm your information.
You will be emailed the specific training location after you've been accepted.
If you are interested, please fill out the application below. Spaces fill up fast so try to reply as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact
Lauri Medeiros, Metro – Boston Coordinator at
(339) 224-8866 or (617) 605-7404
or lauri@massfamilies.org