Recent News
The Arc Co-Sponsors Massachusetts Historical Society’s “Disability and American Past” Series
Leo’s Letter: Rebooting The Workforce Initiative
The pandemic’s impact reinforces the need for change in the delivery of disability services. Some of us were excited about the prospects of positive day services change last fall. But that was not to be: the weight of post-pandemic work including “safe return” strategies, concern about finances, and extreme workforce shortages delayed new models or supports.
Leo’s Letter: A Brother’s Eulogy, A Sister’s Love
The Arc Submits Testimony On Use Of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding In The Commonwealth
Governor Baker Proclaims Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week 2021
Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed the week of September 12 to 18 the 2021 Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Within this post, you will find both the official proclamation, as well as some of the stories The Arc has been sharing on our social media accounts to recognize this week and the invaluable work of these DSPs.
Leo’s Letter: Recognizing Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
As The Arc of Massachusetts develops our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) honor roll for the winter issue of the Advocate, I want to share two DSP stories that reflect the impact of many DSPs at agencies across our Commonwealth: Chelsea of The Arc of the South Shore and Casey of The Northeast Arc.
