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Advocacy Spotlight Series | September 2025: The MA Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Coalition

We are excited to be kicking off our monthly Advocate Spotlight Series which will highlight and recognize our wonderful self-advocates, family members, organizations, and experts who work tirelessly on issues…
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The Arc of Massachusetts Hosts State House Briefing on the Importance of Home and Community-Based Services

Yesterday (Wednesday, September 17), The Arc of Massachusetts and The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod held a briefing at the State House about home and community-based services (HCBS)…
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September 17, 2025

CEO Maura Sullivan Discusses Threats to Disability Services Posed by Medicaid Cuts with Boston 25 News Now

On Wednesday, September 17, CEO Maura Sullivan joined Kerry Kavanaugh on Boston 25 News Now for a discussion of the threats to vital disability services posed by the Medicaid cuts…
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