DDS Citizen's Advisory Boards (CAB)

Are you interested in creating positive change for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Massachusetts? Consider joining your local DDS Citizen's Advisory Board!

If you are a self-advocate, family member, guardian, professional or community member interested in legislative advocacy, community education, and other activities to enhance the quality of life for people served by DDS, please contact DDSinfo@mass.gov to learn more and join your local CAB.

DDS has groups called Citizen Advisory Boards (CAB) across the state, as well as a Statewide Advisory Council (SAC). CABs and the SAC work to make things better for people with disabilities.

CABs and the SAC include people who have disabilities, family members, caregivers, professionals, and other community members.

Members give advice to the DDS Commissioner about what the community needs and how to improve DDS programs and services. They also help by talking to lawmakers and teaching the community about disabilities.