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Contact Your Legislator: Please Increase The Chapter 257 Reserve For The Direct Support Workforce!

February 20, 2020Budget & Policy, Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

The budget deliberations have begun in the House and Senate. As you may know, we at The Arc have made our workforce crisis the priority. Our workforce salaries are affected by the rate increase given to human service providers which cover all costs (salaries, benefits, occupancy, etc). Continue reading

The Latest Status Updates On Bills From The Arc’s Legislative Platform

February 19, 2020Government Affairs, News

The month of February has been a busy legislative one! Continue reading

In 2 Weeks: Join Us On March 4 For The Annual Legislative Reception!

February 19, 2020Events, Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

The ever-evolving, but still present bias against people with I/DD affects the way that we value and pay those who provide their direct care. Continue reading

The Winter 2020 Issue Of Advocate Is Now Available Online

February 19, 2020Advocate, News

The Winter 2020 issue of Advocate, our quarterly newsletter, is now available to read online. Continue reading

Leo Sarkissian, Elizabeth Bostic Discuss Nicky’s Law On WBZ

February 18, 2020Government Affairs, News, Nicky's Law

On Tuesday, February 18, The Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian and mother and advocate Elizabeth Bostic were featured in WBZ’s story covering the passing of Nicky’s Law.

The Arc Of Massachusetts Celebrates Signing Of Nicky’s Law By Governor Baker

February 14, 2020Government Affairs, News, Nicky's Law

The Arc of Massachusetts is pleased to announce that the bill known as Nicky’s Law was officially signed by Governor Charlie Baker on February 13, 2020. Continue reading

“Make Your Stories Matter”: Advocates Gather For Annual Supporting Families Day

February 13, 2020Budget & Policy, Government Affairs, News, Supporting Families, Workforce Initiative

On Thursday, February 13, over 150 advocates including self-advocates, family members, direct support professionals, and more braved the rain and snow to join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Supporting Families Coalition for our annual Supporting Families Advocacy Day at the Massachusetts State House. Continue reading

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Contact Your Legislator: Please Increase The Chapter 257 Reserve For The Direct Support Workforce!

The Latest Status Updates On Bills From The Arc’s Legislative Platform

In 2 Weeks: Join Us On March 4 For The Annual Legislative Reception!

The Winter 2020 Issue Of Advocate Is Now Available Online

Leo Sarkissian, Elizabeth Bostic Discuss Nicky’s Law On WBZ

The Arc Of Massachusetts Celebrates Signing Of Nicky’s Law By Governor Baker

“Make Your Stories Matter”: Advocates Gather For Annual Supporting Families Day

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