Conference Photo Collages

Published by WRSA on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Our 19th Annual West Region Self Advocacy Conference at the MassMutual Center was so inspiring! Collective voices were heard, as advocates from across Massachusetts came together in the name of Human Rights for All.

Keynote Speaker and Advocacy Coordinator, Bill Krebs of Keystone Human Services shared his journey on how he became a self advocate, standing up and fighting for his human rights. Dedicated self advocate, DJ Mo’ Money, hosted our Awards Ceremony! Folks were honored for the self advocacy work in the community and abroad. Our West Region Self Advocacy team members, Amber Pettell and Heather Hodnicki, were amazing!

Congratulations to all of the Award Winners:

 *   Edwin Sojka Memorial Award – Steven Graves

 *   Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Hall of Fame- Irene Morrison & Brian Kitner

 *   Best Community Promoter- Monica Samano

 *   Marilyn Drady Award- Jamar McEachern

 *   Leadership & Loyalty Award- Karen Kitner

 *   Growth & Spirit Award – Corey Jourdain

 *   Best New Member- Maddie Gainer