Media Archive

2019 Media

Boston Herald: Editorial: Law would protect vulnerable from abuse
October 20, 2019

MassLive: Massachusetts Senate passes bill to create registry of caregivers who abuse people with disabilities
October 17, 2019

The Boston Globe: Editorial: Protecting the vulnerable from abuse
August 26, 2019

MetroWest Daily News (State House News): Residents may soon be able to look up care provider against whom there are credible claims of abuse
August 19, 2019

Now This News: Richard Buckley fights to protect people like his late brother from caregiver abuse
August 8, 2019

The Boston Globe: The new threat against the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 2019

MetroWest Daily News: Letter: Commitment to ADA’s spirit needed
July 22, 2019

WWLP: Advocates pushing for police officers to be trained on dealing with those on autism spectrum
July 11, 2019

Lowell Sun: Important jobs with little pay
June 17, 2019

NBC Boston: Operation House Call
June 13, 2019

The Herald News: Letter to the Editor: To protect society’s most vulnerable, make Nicky’s Law a reality
April 30, 2019

WCVB: Families of the disabled push for bill to stop repeat abusers
April 30, 2019

Worcester Telegram (State House News Service): Advocates push for registry of caretakers who abuse the disabled
April 30, 2019

Boston Herald: Autism symptoms in girls often overlooked
April 2, 2019

The Shrewsbury Post: Senator Moore is named Legislator of the Year
April 1, 2019

WCVB: Communicating through music
March 28, 2019

Needham Times (State House News Service): Rep. Garlick pushes for higher pay for developmental disability workers
March 14, 2019

NECN: Concerns About Support Staff Shortage for Development Disabled
March 8, 2019

The Herald News (State House News Service): Developmental disability staff shortage at ‘crisis’ level
March 7, 2019

WBZ: 4 Your Community: The Arc of Massachusetts
February 23, 2019

WBUR: Concerns Raised About Support Staff Shortage For Developmentally Disabled
February 8, 2019

The Boston Globe: From adoption to advocacy — a mother fights to bring resources to adults with disabilities
February 4, 2019

WWLP: The Arc of Massachusetts calling on lawmakers to increase pay for Direct Support Professionals
January 22, 2019

2018 Media

WBZ: The Arc of Massachusetts organization celebrated at the Prudential Center
December 29, 2018

WBZ: Prudential To Light Up Orange for The Arc of Massachusetts
December 28, 2018

Bloomberg Radio: Leo Sarkissian on Baystate Business Hour (45:50)
December 26, 2018

The Daily News (Newburyport): Departing senators pepper goodbyes with final requests
December 24, 2018

Worcester Telegram (State House News Service): Due process concerns sink push for Massachusetts caretaker registry
December 21, 2018

WCVB: Parents vow to keep fighting for passage of ‘Nicky’s Law’
December 19, 2018

The Boston Globe: Here’s the reason behind every one of the Prudential Center’s light-up colors this month
December 1, 2018

WBZ: Teens with autism educate future doctors at Boston University
November 20, 2018

WWLP: Advocates want lawmakers to establish registry for people who abuse the disabled
November 15, 2018

Boston 25 News: Calling for change: Parents push for bill to protect children with disabilities
November 15, 2018

WBZ News Radio: [Disability] Abuse Registry Bill Held Up At State House
November 15, 2018

NECN: Leo Sarkissian discusses Nicky’s Law with Sue O’Connell
November 15, 2018

The Boston Globe: Editorial: Ending abuse of the disabled
November 14, 2018

WBUR (State House News Service): Advocates Push For Mass. Legislators To Create Registry To Guard Against Abuse By Caregivers
October 30, 2018

Gloucester Daily Times: Advocates seek tougher protections for disabled
October 30, 2018

WCVB: Mass. rep working to make medical appointments easier for people with disabilities
September 25, 2018

NECN: Achieving with The Arc: Leo Sarkissian and Jo Ann Simons discuss the workforce for people with I/DD
August 18, 2018

The Boston Globe: Should cities and towns ban plastic straws?
August 10, 2018

The Lowell Sun: EDITORIAL: Caretaker Registry is a top priority
August 9, 2018

State House News Service: Hope remains for registry of abusive caretakers
August 6, 2018

Boston Herald Radio: Maura Sullivan and Senator Mike Moore on Nicky’s Law
August 3, 2018

Worcester News Tonight: Nicky’s Law
July 25, 2018

Boston 25 News: ‘Nicky’s Law’ would list those accused of abusing people with disabilities
July 24, 2018

The Boston Globe: Bill to ease way for elderly, disabled would be a concrete interim housing step
July 23, 2018

State House News Service: Caretaker registry bill advances to House
July 21, 2018

WBZ: Student with autism promoting inclusive voter registration
July 19, 2018

WBZ: 4 Your Community: The Arc of Massachusetts
July 14, 2018

Boston Herald Radio: Leo Sarkissian Discusses Nicky’s Law
May 1, 2018

WCVB: 5 Investigates: Families trying to change loopholes to protect those with disabilities from abusers
April 30, 2018