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Register Today For The 42nd Annual Legislative Reception!
Please join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council at the Massachusetts State House on March 4 for our 42nd Annual Legislative Reception. Our theme this year is Breaking through Bias: Advancing Opportunities, Raising Expectations. We will be honoring Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Senator Patrick O’Connor.
Governor Baker Releases First Draft Of FY2021 State Budget, Including Key Increases For DDS Line Items
The Arc is grateful to the Governor for his proposed increases in the House 2 FY 2021 budget. The Department of Developmental Services has increases totaling approximately $50 million. The Arc is especially thankful for the $7.8 million increase in Family Support, as well as the $7.8 million increase in the Autism Omnibus (adult autism) line items.
Leo Sarkissian Discusses Nicky’s Law, Workforce With WBZ’s Liam Martin
The Arc Of Massachusetts Launches Innovation And Assistive Technology Task Force, Partnered With DDS And ADDP
Contact Your Representatives To Thank Them For Passing Nicky’s Law!
As you may have heard, the MA House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday January 15 in a 154-0 vote to approve the Abuse Registry Bill known as Nicky’s Law (merged with Dana’s Law), “An act to protect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from abuse.”
