Advocates has launched a new state-of-the-art website, providing improved access to information about person-centered services and community activities that build well-being and celebrate abilities.

Among the website's new resources are our "Going to the Doctor" training video and "The Advocates Way" documentary, which explains our philosophy of empowering the people we support and collaborating closely with communities to eliminate barriers to well-being. Click here to view "The Advocates Way".

"Going to the Doctor" seeks to help physicians and people with disabilities improve communication and benefit more from appointments. Click here to view "Going to the Doctor."

Amazing! That’s what people are saying about the talent that emerged at Advocates’ Mental Health Awareness Month community activities held in May.

From Grace Fogarty's documentary about recovery to our Annual Art Exhibit to the poetry and music at our Advocates' Music Jam and coffee house events, it was a great month.

Creating such opportunities is key to Advocates’ mission and we thank our co-sponsor, TheTown of Framingham, our host, The Framingham Library, and those whose continued financial support makes these opportunities possible. Click here to read about the art show in the MetroWest Daily News.

It was an inspirational and entertaining evening that provided over 300 guests with scores of examples of "The Advocates Way" in action, from the wonderful candles handmade by the Bring to Light team to the lively musical entertainment provided by our own Music Jam Band and Project Able Program. What was your favorite part? Click here for a complete recap.

Advocates' Clients & Staff Help Get Results at State House Rally Against Proposed Budget Cuts

With the proposed state Senate budget eliminating programs for nearly 2/3 of people with disabilities in Massachusetts, Advocates' clients stood to lose vital employment and day services that help them cope and contribute to their communities. So when 1,500 people gathered at the State House on May 19 to protest the cuts, 125 Advocates' clients and staff made sure they were among them.

Their message was heard. In addition to approving a sales tax increase, the Senate approved key amendments restoring our important programs. Advocates thanks Senators.

Steve Bisson, a former Advocates' Reentry Substance Abuse Program staffer, was honored last month by the Massachusetts Parole Officers Association with an Interagency Recognition Award for Outstanding Public Service. The Advocates' reentry program works with the Framingham Regional Reentry Center to help people leaving prison overcome drug and alcohol dependency.