March 2020
The 42nd Annual MDDC/The Arc of Massachusetts Legislative Reception
Breaking through Bias: Advancing Opportunities, Raising Expectations The 42nd Annual Legislative Reception Wednesday, March 4 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM Great Hall, Massachusetts State House REGISTER VIA THIS LINK You are invited to attend our annual legislative reception on March 4. This is an ideal opportunity for persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators to interact and catch up on legislative priorities and other important issues. The Arc of Massachusetts will be honoring Representative…
Find out more »[Webinar] Getting Ready for College!
Thursday, March 12 | 12:00 - 1:00PM Registration is now open. Is college in your loved one’s future? Learn the top ten indicators on how to prepare your family member to have a successful college experience. The webinar will provide information on indicators of college readiness, finding a good match and understanding the support that can be accessed in a college environment. Eileen Berger has worked as a disability and student services administrator in higher education for 28 years and…
Find out more »[Webinar] Future Planning: Passing the Baton to Siblings and Other Family Members
Tuesday, March 24 | 12:00 - 1:00PM Registration is now open. Join us for the first in a new series of webinars in partnership with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Hear from a panel of real-life experts on the steps they took to prepare for their loved one’s future. Learn from parents, siblings, and individuals on how they began the future planning process and what path they are taking to create a meaningful life for all.
Find out more »[Webinar] My Charting the LifeCourse: Putting the Frameworks and Tools into Action!
Wednesday, March 25 | 12:00 - 1:00PM Registration is now open. What is all the buzz about Charting the LifeCourse? This webinar will provide an overview of the frameworks and tools and how family members, professionals and individuals can utilize Charting the LifeCourse to help plan, set goals, and problem solve in all life stages! Kerry Mahoney, Director of Education and Outreach at The Arc of Massachusetts, was one of 15 professionals, educators and family members from Massachusetts that recently…
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