Embracing The Arc Of Life: After I'm Gone

Project Introduction

The Arc of Massachusetts is excited to announce that Leo Sarkissian, who recently retired as Executive Director after 33 years of transformative leadership, has taken on a new role as Innovation Development Director. In this position, Leo will oversee the newly established Innovation Fund, which aims to identify and implement forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism and their families.

The Innovation Fund’s first major initiative, “After I’m Gone,” will focus on providing families with critical tools, resources, and guidance to ensure their loved ones with IDD and autism are supported and secure in the future. This initiative will help families navigate complex planning processes related to housing, financial planning, and long-term care, offering peace of mind and practical solutions.

The Arc of Massachusetts received a Cummings Foundation grant to support our work on this project.

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After I'm GoneInnovationNewsPress Releases
June 4, 2025

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Receives $135,000 Grant from Cummings Foundation

The Arc of Massachusetts Receives $135,000 Grant from Cummings Foundation Funding to Support “After I’m Gone,” a Project Helping Families Plan for the Future  WALTHAM (June 4, 2025): The Arc…
After I'm GoneInnovationNews
January 4, 2025

Introducing the Innovation Fund: Sign up to Learn More

As we begin a new year, join The Arc of Massachusetts on our exciting new endeavor: the Innovation Fund. Led by Leo Sarkissian, The Arc's Innovation Development Director, the Innovation…
a man in a suit and tie smiling at the cameraAfter I'm GoneInnovationNews
December 19, 2024

Leo Sarkissian Named Innovation Development Director at The Arc of Massachusetts

The Arc of Massachusetts is excited to announce that Leo Sarkissian, who recently retired as Executive Director after 33 years of transformative leadership, has taken on a new role as…

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