January 2019
New Legislators and Supporting Families Day
New Legislators and Supporting Families Day Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | 10:30AM - 12;30PM Massachusetts State House, Grand Staircase More details to come!
Find out more »February 2019
February 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: Getting from Here to There: Transportation During the Transition Years
Getting from Here to There: Transportation During the Transition Years Tuesday, February 12 | 12:00 - 1:00PM Presenters: Rachel Fichtenbaum and MaryEllen MacRae Register Join MaryEllen MacRae of Easter Seals Massachusetts and Rachel Fichtenbaum of MassMobility for a discussion of transportation options available to support transition-aged students with disabilities across Massachusetts as they prepare for life beyond the classroom. Participants will learn about transportation services available to people with disabilities in communities around Massachusetts, explore connections between transition-aged youth…
Find out more »March 2019
March 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 »The 41st Annual MDDC/The Arc of Massachusetts Legislative Reception
The 41st Annual MDDC/The Arc of Massachusetts Legislative Reception Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM Massachusetts State House, Great Hall More details to come!
Find out more »Webinar: Credentials to Careers
Credentials to Careers Tuesday, March 19 | 12:00 - 1:00PM Presenters: Jeff Gentry, Rosa Ordaz, and Jan Hollenbeck Register According to the U.S. Office on Disability Employment Policy in December 2018 only 20.7% of Americans with disabilities were engaged in the workforce. If we are going to equip 70% of Americans with disabilities to join their nondisabled fellow citizens in the workforce, we need to utilize a wide array of employment strategies for transition age youth and adults. Please…
Find out more »The Arc of Massachusetts 2019 Gala: Leading by Example
Please plan to join The Arc of Massachusetts on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 for our Annual Gala. Our theme is Leading by Example. We will be recognizing several special people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are making a difference: teaching the next generation of doctors; advocating at the State House for much-needed services and funding; and educating the community. They have overcome challenges themselves and their stories will inspire you. The Gala will be held at the Boston Marriott Newton. To…
Find out more »April 2019
April 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.
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