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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Federal Policy Alert: Navigating Recent Changes to Medicaid and Community Rights
DESCRIPTION:The landscape of disability rights is continuously shifting. \nFrom the new federal interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements and a concerning new DOJ opinion regarding Olmstead\, the federal protections we rely on are facing unprecedented pressure. \nJoin The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs team and special guest Ellen Taverna\, Director of Federal & State Medicaid Policy from The Arc of the United States for a crucial briefing where we will cut through the noise and provide: \n\nThe Facts: A clear breakdown of what these federal changes mean for you\, your family\, and the programs we depend on.\nExpert Insights: Hear from leaders in the field as we analyze the impact of these shifts on home- and community-based services\nThe Path Forward: Concrete\, actionable next steps for your advocacy. While the federal government may be signaling a shift in enforcement\, our rights remain the law of the land and we must be organized\, informed\, and ready to protect them.\n\nWe know these updates can feel overwhelming\, but they do not have to be insurmountable. Come prepared to ask questions\, share your concerns\, and join us in our ongoing fight to ensure that every individual has the right to live\, learn\, work\, and belong in their community. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-federal-policy-alert-navigating-recent-changes-to-medicaid-special-education-and-community-rights/
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] From Advocacy to Impact: 2025–2026 Legislative Session Recap & What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Join The Arc of Massachusetts for a comprehensive look back at the 2025–2026 legislative session! Together\, our community of self-advocates\, family members\, and allies fought tirelessly for critical policy changes. While we had some important wins\, there is still more work to be done. \nDuring this webinar\, our government affairs team will break down: \n\nThe Final Scorecard: Which key priority bills crossed the finish line\, and what successes we achieved together for the IDD and autism communities.\nBudget & Policy Wins: Major milestones secured for the human service workforce\, health equity\, and community inclusion.\nLooking Ahead: Sneak peek at strategy for the rest of the year\, and what we are already planning for next session.\n\nWhether you’ve been an active grassroots champion or are new to disability advocacy\, your voice remains vital. Tune in to learn how we keep moving forward together! \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-from-advocacy-to-impact-2025-2026-legislative-session-recap-whats-next/
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