The Arc’s $1.2 Million DESE-DDS Amendment Included in Senate Budget

Thanks to your incredible response to our recent action alert, a top priority amendment for The Arc of Massachusetts — the DESE-DDS amendment — has officially passed in the Senate budget.

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House Passes The Arc’s Priority Blue Envelope Bill

The Arc of Massachusetts applauds the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the passage of the Blue Envelope bill, a legislative priority of The Arc.

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Just Announced: The 2026 Transition Conference

Plan to join The Arc of Massachusetts on Saturday, October 24 at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center for Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.

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The Arc Celebrates Progress and Possibility at Annual Gala

This year’s event highlighted three Partners in Progress, whose work advances opportunities and rights for people with IDD and autism: Hon. Denise Garlick, Brian Kremer, and Dr. Dorothy W. Tolchin.

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs News

May 22, 2026

FY27 State Budget Update: Senate Budget Week and Amendment Recap

The Massachusetts State Senate debated the Senate Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget proposal during the week of May 18. There were over 1,100 amendments filed; The Arc of Massachusetts prioritized six amendments. We also tracked nearly 30 other…

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AFAM Government Affairs News

May 21, 2026

Massachusetts House of Representatives Passes The Arc’s Priority Blue Envelope Bill

Statement from The Arc of Massachusetts CEO Maura Sullivan: “The Arc of Massachusetts applauds the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the passage of the Blue Envelope bill, a legislative priority…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs News

May 21, 2026

A Win for Our Community! The Arc’s $1.2 Million DESE-DDS Amendment Included in Senate Budget

The Arc of Massachusetts is thrilled to share a victory for our community! Thanks to your incredible response to our recent action alert, a top priority amendment for The Arc…

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