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CEO Soak: Boston 2022 Registration is Now OPEN!

We're starting off the new year with the launch of our 2022 CEO Soak: Boston!

The CEO Soak builds off of the legacy of The Ice Bucket Challenge, quickly growing to become one of the premier corporate engagement opportunities and entertaining events for The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter.

Don't forget to watch our video from our 2021 CEO Soak to get a taste of everything this fantastic event has to offer!

Anyone can participate! This event engages corporate and community leaders to get soaked while raising funds and awareness for The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter.

Join our 2022 CEO Soak: Boston Now

Do you have questions about CEO Soak: Boston? Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Info on Other 2022 Events Coming Soon!

We're deep in the planning phases for our 2022 Events and are excited about all to come throughout the rest of this year. Stay tuned for more information on how you can get involved!

Make sure you're following us and keep an eye on our social media for updates on all our events and MORE throughout the year! 

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Is your company interested in getting involved with our chapter or events?

Contact Ashley Carrier

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REGISTER NOW for Our Beyond My Battle February Series for People Living with ALS

You're invited to sign up for a 3-part virtual workshop series for those living with ALS to manage stress, compassionately cope with difficult emotions, and nurture supportive relationships.

• Workshop 1: Understanding Stress (February 7, 6:30-7:15 pm EST)
• Workshop 2: Mindful Communication (February 14, 6:30-7:15 pm EST)
• Workshop 3: Everyday Mindfulness (February 21, 6:30-7:15 pm EST)
• *Group Discussion (February 21, 7:15 pm ET)

Even if you cannot attend on the dates of the workshops, we invite you to still register to receive materials and recordings. Workshops 1-3 will be recorded and distributed to all registrants. Attendees are welcome to bring a caregiver for assistance. Closed captions provided.

*Please note that the Group Discussion will gather immediately following the 3rd Workshop and there is no need to register. This discussion will not be recorded or distributed. 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions and for more information. Space is limited so register now to secure your spot!

Click Here to Register

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Debbie Petrovsky Poetry: January Feature

Debbie Petrovsky, a woman living with ALS in Massachusetts, is back this month with a new piece of poetry. You don't want to miss this emotional look into her daily journey with ALS - click the link below to read this month's poem.

Read Debbie's January Poetry Here

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Do you have ALS and own a smartphone? Are you interested in advancing ALS research?

The Healey Center is accepting participants for a completely remote study using smartphones and wearable devices to advance ALS therapy.

Learn More and Sign Up to Participate

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Communication Device Donations Needed in Massachusetts!

We need your help! We rely on donations of dedicated speech generating devices (SGDs), with and without eye tracking cameras for our Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program. We also rely on donations of SGD mounts (wheelchair and rolling floor mounts). Our current eyegaze device inventory in our AAC/AT loan program is critically low. If you obtained a SGD through insurance and it is no longer being used, please consider donating it to our chapter, so we can help another person with ALS in need.

The Impact of COVID-19 on AAC Services: Access to AAC evaluations with qualified speech-language pathologists has been challenging during the COVID pandemic and Medicare does not cover these evaluations when they are delivered via telehealth. Therefore, it can be difficult for people with ALS to obtain necessary SGDs through their insurance. For people with ALS living in long term care facilities with severely restricted visitation due to COVID-19, a loaned SGD may serve as their only safe connection with their family and friends. Your tax-deductible donation can make a significant impact for a person with ALS!

We are seeking SGDs that are preferably less than 4 years old (Please email Jen at [email protected] with questions about donating older devices).

• Tobii Dynavox I-12 or I-15, preferably 2017 or newer, or I-13/I-16
• PRC Accent with NuEye or Look eyegaze
• Eye Gaze Inc. (Formerly LC Technologies) EyeGaze Edge
• Forbes AAC (Formerly FRS) Winslate with Enable Eyes eyegaze camera
• Talk To Me Technologies Zuvo with eyespeak camera
• NeuroNode Trilogy

We are also in need of wheelchair or rolling floor mounts for SGDs. If you would like to donate a wheelchair mount, please let us know the wheelchair year, make and model.

• ConnectIT mounts
• Rehadapt mounts – Classic or Pentalock
• Daessy mounts

Interested in donating?

Please contact Jennifer Chapin, Speech Pathologist and AAC Specialist,

at (781) 234-5307 or via email [email protected].