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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Preparing for Transition: Parents Share Unique Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning to adulthood is a common stage of life\, yet the path is different for each of us. When the journey includes navigating disability services\, programming options and government benefits for your child\, it can feel overwhelming. \nAs the primary caregiver\, parents know their children’s strengths\, interests\, and needs better than anyone; and they play a vital role in building a bridge to a meaningful future for them. Join us for a conversation with parents about preparing for their child’s transition to adult services. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-preparing-for-transition-parents-share-unique-journeys/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] REV UP the Disability Vote: Your Vote\, Your Voice in the 2026 Election
DESCRIPTION:Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs Team and Brianna Zimmerman\, Voting Rights Advocate at the Disability Law Center (DLC) and REV UP MA\, for this informative webinar to help prepare you for the 2026 Statewide Election happening this November. \nTopics we will cover include: \n\nThe rights of Massachusetts voters with disabilities and who can vote;\nHow to register to vote;\nHow to vote and accommodations available to voters with disabilities; and\nWhat we are voting for in November’s General Election\, including an explanation of the ballot questions\n\nWe will also allow time to answer your questions. This will be a practical\, informative opportunity to know your voting rights and some of the issues that will be covered in the November state election! \nBrianna Zimmerman (she/her/hers) is the Voting Rights Advocate at the Disability Law Center (DLC). DLC is a statewide nonprofit legal services organization and the Protection and Advocacy (P & A) agency for Massachusetts. Under the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) program\, Brianna conducts voter registration drives\, voting rights trainings\, and ensures that voting is accessible to disabilities. Brianna also helps coordinate the REV UP MA coalition\, a group of organizations and self-advocates that are passionate about civic engagement and voting access. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-rev-up-the-disability-vote-your-vote-your-voice-in-the-2026-election/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR]  After I'm Gone: Taking a Walk through the Future Planning Guide
DESCRIPTION:This session will summarize the entire Future Planning Guide planning tool and delve deeper into one of the sections. It will include time for questions. It should be a helpful session whether using one of the tools we have online or other tools\, or thinking about planning. With Leo Sarkissian. \nVisit https://thearcofmass.org/future to learn more about the Future Planning Guide\, including purchasing the full guide or downloading a sample. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-after-im-gone-taking-a-walk-through-the-future-planning-guide/
CATEGORIES:After I'm Gone,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260821T164041Z
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] After I'm Gone: Establishing a Semi-Independent Living Situation with Mike Ripp: Question and Answer Clinic
DESCRIPTION:In July\, Brian Clark of Lifeworks and Mike Ripp presented on semi-independent living. Mike shared the steps involved in the successful transition of her daughter. \nIn this 30-minute session\, Mike will answer questions from participants. If you can’t make the session\, but have questions to share in advance\, please use the “Contact Us” form with your question\, located at the end of this page: https://thearcofmass.org/future/. We will record the session. \nWatch the July 21 session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWcE5VIzElo \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-after-im-gone-establishing-a-semi-independent-living-situation-with-mike-ripp-question-and-answer-clinic/
CATEGORIES:After I'm Gone,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] New Blue Envelope Law: What it Means for Drivers\, Passengers\, and Police
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Blue Envelope Program\, the new law\, and the impact it has on drivers\, passengers\, and law enforcement. \nWe will share how this law\, like so many that impact the disability community\, started from self-advocates speaking up\, joining voices\, and being heard. \nPanelists will share their perspectives on what the law means for them personally as well as the far-reaching impact on safety and increased awareness. \nPanelists include Marie Zullo and Massachusetts State Police Trooper Derek Henneberry. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-new-blue-envelope-law-what-it-means-for-drivers-passengers-and-police/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] After I'm Gone: Health and Advanced Care Planning with Janet Rico and Leo Sarkissian
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover: \n\nWhat is advanced care planning?\nEducating healthcare professionals so they “know” your loved one\nSerious medical illness.\n\n“Having the conversation” regarding preferences and determining the best health care proxy will also be discussed. \nJanet Rico\, a nurse practitioner\, holds a doctorate in Law and Public Policy\, with several decades experience in various clinical settings including palliative care. For much of her career\, she trained graduate level nurses at Simmons University\, and as the assistant dean of graduate nursing programs at Northeastern University. She served on and chaired the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Janet is the former Chair of The Arc of Massachusetts Board of Directors and has participated in several state level health task forces. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-after-im-gone-health-and-advanced-care-planning-with-janet-rico-and-leo-sarkissian/
CATEGORIES:After I'm Gone,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Autism Support Centers: Building Community Across Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Autism Support Centers provide a wide range of resources\, programs\, and support for autistic individuals and their families across Massachusetts. \nJoin Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) to learn more about what Autism Support Centers offer\, how families can access services and connect with their local center\, and the opportunities available to get involved in advocacy and community engagement. \nWe’ll also explore how these local resources can help families connect with broader efforts to advance meaningful change for the autism community. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-autism-support-centers-building-community-across-massachusetts/
CATEGORIES:AFAM,Webinars
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