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Over 400 Advocates Attend 21st Autism Advocacy Day

On Wednesday, April 8, more than 400 advocates, families, legislators, staff, and officials gathered at the Massachusetts State House for the 21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day.

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The Arc Celebrates Progress and Possibility at Annual Gala

This year’s event highlighted three Partners in Progress, whose work advances opportunities and rights for people with IDD and autism: Hon. Denise Garlick, Brian Kremer, and Dr. Dorothy W. Tolchin.

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Over 600 Advocates Attend 48th Annual Legislative Reception

For the second year in a row, a record turnout of over 600 advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, March 10 to celebrate the 48th Annual Legislative Reception, “Protecting Our Lives: Now More than Ever.”

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May 7, 2026

Massachusetts State Senate to Pass PROTECT Act, Including Amendment #6 (DDS Facilities)

GOOD NEWS: The State Senate is poised to pass an important bill to protect immigrant communities in Massachusetts, including by restricting civil arrests in state courts, child care facilities, public…
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May 7, 2026

Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Announces Appointment of Allison Bovell-Ammon as Acting Undersecretary for Human Services

On Tuesday, May 5, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Secretary Dr. Kiame Mahaniah announced the appointment of Allison Bovell-Ammon as Acting Undersecretary for Human Services, succeeding the…
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Representative Tom Stanley Nominates CEO Maura Sullivan to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women 2026 Class of Commonwealth Heroines

The Arc is proud to announce that Rep. Tom Stanley has nominated our CEO Maura Sullivan as a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine. This distinction, awarded by the Massachusetts Commission on the…
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