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COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Beyond “Editing” Lives and Maintaining Hope

June 11, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters

It’s just weeks before our Independence Day holiday, and three months have passed since the Governor Baker’s emergency order. One takeaway I have from the past week is that we need to maintain hope and presence of mind. Continue reading

COVID-19: Exclusive Webinar With DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder

June 11, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News, Supporting Families

On June 11, The Arc was grateful to welcome DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder for an exclusive webinar as part of our ongoing COVID-19 series. If you weren’t able to attend the live session, this is now available to watch on demand. Continue reading

The Arc’s COVID-19 Updates | June 8, 2020: Visitation, Special Education, And Upcoming Priorities

June 8, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News

In our latest weekly COVID-19 update from Executive Director Leo Sarkissian, learn more about the latest information from the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Early and Secondary Education, and The Arc’s upcoming priorities and projects. Continue reading

COVID-19: Department of Developmental Services Releases Visitation Guidelines

June 8, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News

This weekend, Commissioner Jane Ryder of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) released a new visitation policy for families of individuals living in DDS funded homes or settings. It goes into effect this Wednesday, June 10. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo Live On June 8 | Post-COVID-19 Advocacy: Perspectives from Indiana and California

June 5, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News

Kim Dodson (The Arc of Indiana) and Jordan Lindsey (The Arc of California) will join Leo Sarkissian for a conversation about our future advocacy, not only for services but for adequate equipment and testing for our constituents as our communities re-open. Continue reading

Advocate: The Spring 2020 Issue Is Now Available

June 4, 2020Advocate, COVID19, Government Affairs, News, Operation House Call

In April, The Arc of Massachusetts made the decision to delay the publication of the Spring 2020 issue of our quarterly print newsletter Advocate. We are now pleased to share with you a digital-only, shorter edition of Advocate, with editorials from The Arc team about COVID-19. Continue reading

The Arc’s COVID-19 Updates | June 3, 2020: Addressing Local and National Barriers

June 3, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News

Despite the Memorial Day Holiday, the past week was a busy one at The Arc. But this week’s update starts with discussion of the homicide of George Floyd, which reminded us of our country’s barriers. Continue reading

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