November 2019
2019 Transition Conference: Charting the LifeCourse during the Transition Years
This full day conference will feature the Charting the LifeCourse Frameworks and Tools from the Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Co-founder and parent Jane St. John will lead us through the frameworks and tools to use in transition planning. The conference will also welcome families of teens and adults ages 12-26.
Find out more »Webinar: Relationships at Work: Creating Connections to Ensure Success
Participants will gain a better understanding of how to support relationships between people with disabilities and their coworkers. In this webinar, specific strategies for job coaches and job developers will be discussed. Person-centered-planning and the importance of vocational assessments will also be explored. Learn how to support workplace friendships that develop over time and may flourish outside of the workplace. Presented by Phoebe Goodman, The Arc of Massachusetts. Register Phoebe has worked in disability services for more than 15…
Find out more »Waltham: Pressing Issues Facing Individuals With I/DD, Their Families, And Service Providers
Join Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, for a conversation about pressing issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the family members and human service agencies who assist them. Leo will discuss the future direction of human services in light of the workforce shortage crisis; advocacy priorities; the state budget; and the importance of social inclusion. Learn what you can do to be an effective advocate so you can have an impact on the lives…
Find out more »December 2019
December 2019 Government Affairs Committee Meeting
The committee meets privately on the first Monday of the month, 10:00AM - 11:30AM. Each chapter of The Arc should send a representative. Encourage human service agencies, other organizations and individuals to participate. All interested individuals: Please contact Charlie Fiske for more information.
Find out more »Webinar: Building Our Community Networks: Developing Relationships Outside of Services
A discussion on practical strategies to be implemented in facilitating connections and friendships in people's local communities. Presented by Meg Gaydos, The Arc of Massachusetts. Register Meg Gaydos is a Pathways to Friendship Facilitator for The Arc of Massachusetts where she works with provider agencies in supporting individuals to develop true friendships in their communities. She has been a strong advocate for people with disabilities throughout her thirty-plus year career in Illinois, Colorado and Massachusetts. For the past twelve…
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