Annual Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Conference 2025

Annual Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Conference 2025

On behalf of the Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Planning Team, it is our distinct honor to invite you to the 2025 Annual West Region Self Advocacy Conference in celebration of an extraordinary milestone—30 years of self advocacy in Western Massachusetts.

**Event Details:**
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
Location: Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel, Springfield, MA
Theme: The Legacy of Self Advocacy: Past, Present, and Future

Registration Link: https://wrsaconference2025.eventbrite.com
Deadline: May 17, 2025

For over three decades, Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy has empowered individuals with disabilities, championed civil rights, and fostered an inclusive community. This conference serves as a distinguished platform for self advocates, allies, and community leaders to come together, reflect on our collective progress, and set a vision for the future of the community. Your participation will demonstrate meaningful support of our community as we honor past achievements, address present challenges, and shape the future of self advocacy.

This year’s conference will feature insightful keynote addresses from Sam Muench, an emerging leader in self advocacy and disability rights, as well as thought-provoking panel discussions that explore the evolution, impact, and future of the self advocacy movement. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective advocacy. The event will also provide invaluable networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with fellow advocates, policymakers, and community stakeholders. We firmly believe that change is most powerful when individuals come together with a shared vision.

We deeply appreciate your consideration and look forward to the opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion with you.

For more information, please contact Self Advocacy Peer Coordinator, Amber Pettell, at (413) 535-6999 or apettell@wmtcinfo.org or Regional Coordinator, Ris Houde, at (413) 887-4205 or rhoude@wmtcinfo.org.