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Innovation News

December 19, 2024

Leo Sarkissian Named Innovation Development Director at The Arc of Massachusetts

The Arc of Massachusetts is excited to announce that Leo Sarkissian, who recently retired as Executive Director after 33 years of transformative leadership, has taken on a new role as…

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December 18, 2024

Wishing You Peaceful, Healthy, and Happy Holidays

From our whole team at The Arc of Massachusetts: we wish you - our community - peaceful, healthy, and happy holidays! I’m so proud of the work The Arc team…

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Health Policy News Operation House Call

December 17, 2024

Operation House Call: Reflecting on a Year of Growth in 2024

Operation House Call, The Arc’s health equity program, continued to grow in 2024. This year, OHC parent instructors taught 32 classes and reached over 1,200 students in Massachusetts across medical…

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