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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series - Night One
DESCRIPTION:Friendships matter\, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad! These short\, friendship stories each tell the story of a pair of friends–one with and one without a disability. They highlight the simple beauty and possibility of friendship. Join Pathways to Friendship over three Tuesday evenings to watch these uplifting videos and virtually meet the friends after each screening. \nRecreation and Connection\nTuesday\, October 7 @ 7:00PM \n\n\n\nMark and Jack: From Fans to Friends\nChris and Tyler: Cheers to Friendship\n\nJordan and Laura: Actors and Friends\n\n\n\n\nFriends from the Start\nTuesday\, December 2 @ 7:00PM \n\n\n\nJonathan and Joy: Friends Reconnected\n\nAustin and Alex: Charting a Course to Friendship\n\nThird friendship pairing to be confirmed!\n\n\n\nFriendship Has No Age Limits\nTuesday\, February 3 @ 7:00PM \n\n\n\nWarren and Velvet: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly\nSeth and Evan: A Friendship Match Made in Heaven\nThird friendship pairing to be confirmed!\n\n\n\nRegister for these screenings here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-three-evenings-of-friendship-video-screening-series-night-one/
CATEGORIES:Pathways to Friendship,Webinars
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Real Stories of Employment
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)\, join CEO Maura Sullivan for a panel discussion about the importance of employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Learn about the experiences of both employers and employees\, including: \n\nTara Kelly\, the manager of Inspire Cafe\, and Mia Kruppa\, a cafe employee\nMira Spiegel\, half of the mother-daughter team behind Zo Much More\nDean Rizzo\, Executive Director of The Arc of Greater Brockton\, which just opened its new AGB Employment Services building\n\nPeople with IDD and autism can contribute meaningfully through employment. Hear from our panelists about how inclusive opportunities make this possible. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-real-stories-of-employment/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Immigration and the Disability Community: Know Your Rights Overview and Training
DESCRIPTION:The danger posed to people with IDD and autism and their care professionals by current immigration policies are of deep concern to our community. Join us for a webinar featuring Susan Church\, Chief Operating Officer from the Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI)\, and The Arc’s Government Affairs team for an overview of ICE enforcement beyond basic warrant requirements. \nTopics include when ICE may be required to show a warrant\, an overview of the rules regarding when ICE is required to show a badge\, and rules about when ICE can legally stop a car. In addition\, the session will cover what community organizations and non-lawyers can do to help immigrants prepare for potential ICE detention or assist families in wake of an ICE detention.  \nSusan Church has advocated for immigration rights for more than 25 years. Her goal is to help achieve ORI’s mission of “full participation of refugees and immigrants as self-sufficient individuals and families in the economic\, social\, and civic life of Massachusetts.” Church’s work has been recognized by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Suffolk Law School. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly honored her with the Attorney of the Year award.  \nThis training will summarize the current landscape\, share resources\, and more. There will be time for questions\, but ORI cannot answer questions regarding an ongoing or personal immigration case. If you need support\, please reach out to a legal aid nonprofit. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-immigration-know-your-rights/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] The Arc's Housing Series: Creating a Home
DESCRIPTION:Start the school year strong by learning about housing options for people with disabilities. Attend The Arc’s special\, two-part series on housing. Whether your loved one is a teenager or decades into adulthood\, knowing your options and how to access housing resources are important tools for creating a good life and planning for the future. \nBuilding a Foundation for Housing Success \nWednesday\, September 24 @ 12:00PM\nThe first in The Arc’s housing series: Building a Foundation for Housing Success will cover the basics\, including different types of housing models\, various DDS housing supports\, funding resources\, as well as public housing eligibility and waitlist tips. DDS housing guru Laura Gallant will share her knowledge and practical experience as she brings clarity to the complex world of housing for people with disabilities. \nCreating a Home \nWednesday\, October 22 @ 12:00PM\nThe second in The Arc’s housing series: Creating a Home will build on the previous session by exploring alternative housing models\, access to services and technology that support independent living\, person-centered planning for housing that meets your needs\, circles of support\, and other key areas. Led by Catherine Boyle\, president of Autism Housing Pathways and former commissioner of the Winchester Housing Authority\, this session will focus on what it takes to create a supportive\, living environment that truly is a home. \nRegister for The Arc’s Housing Series today.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-the-arcs-housing-series-creating-a-home/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Flutie 5K for Autism
DESCRIPTION:Run\, walk\, or roll for autism with us this October! We’re thrilled to share that The Arc of Massachusetts will be a charity partner of the Doug Flutie\, Jr. Foundation for Autism the 26th annual Flutie 5K for Autism on October 26\, 2025 at Natick High School. \nWe’re excited to partner with the Flutie Foundation to make meaningful strides toward our shared mission of helping people and families with autism live life to the fullest! \nRun with The Arc at the Flutie 5K!
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/26th-annual-flutie-5k-for-autism/
LOCATION:Natick High School
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