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Contact Your Representative: Co-Sponsor These Budget Amendments for the Disability Community

November 9, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, News

The state budget is now being deliberated in the House for fiscal year 2021 (ending in June 30, 2021). Your advocacy is needed at this vital step in the budget process! Continue reading

Operation House Call: Pilot Program Launched At Harvard Medical School

November 5, 2020News, Operation House Call

Operation House Call (OHC) is pleased to announce a pilot program with Harvard Medical School (HMS). Our course began on October 28 with a small group of HMS students participating in a virtual lecture. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: How Do We Reconcile The Deep Divide?

November 5, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

At the time of writing, it’s nearly 4pm on the day after the election. The score is 253 to 214, with former Vice President Joe Biden in the lead. How do we reconcile the deep divide in our country as we try to advocate for disability supports and funding? Continue reading

Pathways to Friendship: Sessions on Connecting Socially During COVID-19

October 29, 2020COVID19, News, Pathways to Friendship

In the coming months, Widening the Circle/Pathways to Friendship, a partnership program between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and The Arc of Massachusetts, will be offering a series of conversation opportunities on lessons that have been learned about social connection and inclusion during the age of COVID-19. Each conversation session will focus on a specific lesson learned during these times. Continue reading

Leo Sarkissian Discusses Revised FY21 Budget Deficits On WBZ

October 29, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, News

Earlier this week, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian appeared on WBZ to discuss the recent revised FY21 budget and the funding deficit that is currently impacting our community.

Act Now: Ensure Necessary FY21 Funding for People with I/DD and Autism

October 28, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, News

We ask for your help at this pivotal time for the disability community. Please take a few minutes to reach out to your legislators using The Arc’s template below. Governor Baker recently submitted his revised FY’ 2021 budget. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Advocacy: A Life and Death Situation

October 22, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News, Operation House Call

In this week’s vlog, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian discusses the importance and the urgency of advocacy in all forms, including healthcare advocacy, during COVID-19. Continue reading

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Contact Your Representative: Co-Sponsor These Budget Amendments for the Disability Community

Operation House Call: Pilot Program Launched At Harvard Medical School

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: How Do We Reconcile The Deep Divide?

Pathways to Friendship: Sessions on Connecting Socially During COVID-19

Leo Sarkissian Discusses Revised FY21 Budget Deficits On WBZ

Act Now: Ensure Necessary FY21 Funding for People with I/DD and Autism

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Advocacy: A Life and Death Situation

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