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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] SNAP\, The Shutdown\, and Our Community: Advocacy and Resources to Protect Food Security
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Massachusetts invites you to a webinar on how the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and what that means for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. We’ll share up-to-date information\, state resources\, and advocacy tools to help families stay informed and supported during this uncertain time. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-snap-the-shutdown-and-our-community-advocacy-and-resources-to-protect-food-security/
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SUMMARY:[MA21] Experiences with Self-Direction in Massachusetts: Survey Findings
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) will share results from their survey on experiences with self-direction in Massachusetts. Together\, we’ll turn what we learn into action and strengthen self-direction so it truly reflects the vision of the Real Lives Law. \nLearn more about the MA21 Alliance at ma21alliance.org. \nRegister for this series here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/ma21-meeting-advocacy-for-ma-dds-self-directed-services-as-envisioned-by-the-2014-real-lives-law-4/
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Protecting Adults with Disabilities from Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn about the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)\, the state agency responsible for protecting adults with disabilities from the abusive or negligent acts of their caregivers. Presented by experienced DPPC leadership\, the webinar will explain how to report concerns of abuse and talk about the state’s Abuser Registry. The webinar will also provide information about the Commission’s new resources as well as its investigation\, oversight and prevention efforts to protect persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nPresenters: \n\nJulie Howley Westwater serves as General Counsel for the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC). In this role\, she represents the Commission in all legal matters related to investigations\, prosecution\, and prevention of abuse of persons with disabilities.\nVictoria Gill leads Learning\, Development\, and Innovative Projects at DPPC. Before joining the Commission\, she spent more than 20 years in the IDD provider services sector. In addition to this work\, Victoria has lived experience as the mother of a child with Autism. Her dedication to DPPC’s mission is deeply rooted in her professional and lived experience.\n\nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-protecting-adults-with-disabilities-from-abuse/
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Extraordinary Every Day: A Caregiver Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join CEO and parent-caregiver Maura Sullivan as she facilitates honest conversations with three inspiring caregivers. We will explore the demanding\, exhausting\, and deeply rewarding realities of caring for individuals with complex medical needs\, multiple disabilities in one family\, and profound impact on the caregivers. \nHear personal stories of resilience as well as the challenges that keep these caregivers up at night. This panel offers an opportunity to honor these dedicated caregivers and all caregivers in our community while we gain a deeper appreciation for their extraordinary everyday efforts. \n\n\nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-extraordinary-every-day-a-caregiver-panel/
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