With Massachusetts Advocates for Children – Deadline to Apply is November 15th, 2026. Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) invites young adults 18 to 26 years old with an intellectual disability and/or autism to apply for MAC’s Young Adult Leaders Fellowship. Their team is built with an intentional commitment to equity and representation. All applicants are welcome to apply and will be considered based on their qualifications for the role.
* This is a paid, part-time opportunity that lasts one year. Fellows receive training,
mentorship, and support from the Fellowship Supervisor.
Why become a fellow?
- To share lived experiences and ideas with others
- To speak with lawmakers and policy makers to make changes that matter to you
- To practice advocating for yourself and your community
- To Build workplace and leadership skills that can help you in your career and at school.
- What Does a Fellow Do?
- Learn how laws are made in Massachusetts
- Meet with lawmakers at the State House about disability rights
- Learn self-advocacy skills
- and how students can ask for what they want at IEP and other school meetings
- Practice public speaking and teaching others about disability rights
- Build workplace, leadership and communication skills.
