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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Priority Bills Deep Dive: Uplifting the Workforce Legislation
DESCRIPTION:Join The Arc’s Government Affairs team for a series of webinars where we will dive deeper into The Arc’s priority bills for the 2025-2026 legislative session. \nOver the course of three webinars\, which will each focus on one specific issue area\, attendees will learn more about each bill that The Arc is working on and how they can get involved. \nYou can register for any or all of these sessions. If you cannot attend live\, register anyway; recordings and slides will be shared with all who register. \nThursday\, June 5 at noon: Uplifting the Workforce Legislation \n\nWorkforce Incentives\nTurning 22 Accountability\nFamily Members as Paid Caregivers\nNicky’s Law Expansion\nLoan Repayment
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-priority-bills-deep-dive-uplifting-the-workforce-legislation/
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] What You Should Know about DDS Adult Waivers
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how waivers provide adults with IDD a way to get services in their own homes or community. Our presenters are experienced professionals who will explain the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Home and Community Based Waivers system. Discussion will include eligibility\, clinical assessments\, and the difference between the waivers\, as well as the benefits waivers provide for those enrolled. Waivers can support the self-directed service model\, offering both budget and employer authority for specific services. \nPresenters: \n\nMelissa Alvarez is DDS Director of Medicaid Waivers and has worked at the agency for 16 years. Prior to working with waivers\, Melissa was a DDS service coordinator. Previously\, she served as a residential supervisor for the Charles River Center\, a chapter of The Arc of Massachusetts.\nKevin Salera is Chief Operating Officer at the Charles River Center and has more than 30 years of experience in the human services field. Kevin’s public sector experience includes directing regional vocational services for DDS.\n\nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-what-you-should-know-about-dds-adult-waivers/
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Priority Bills Deep Dive: Health Equity Legislation
DESCRIPTION:Join The Arc’s Government Affairs team for a series of webinars where we will dive deeper into The Arc’s priority bills for the 2025-2026 legislative session. \nOver the course of three webinars\, which will each focus on one specific issue area\, attendees will learn more about each bill that The Arc is working on and how they can get involved. \nYou can register for any or all of these sessions. If you cannot attend live\, register anyway; recordings and slides will be shared with all who register. \nThursday\, June 26 at noon: Health Equity Legislation \n\nHealthcare Standards\nMassHealth ABA Coverage\nPreventing Discrimination in Healthcare\nTommy’s Law
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-priority-bills-deep-dive-health-equity-legislation/
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