Leo’s Letter: Empowering Ourselves

The theme yesterday for Supporting Families Day was “Keep Families Strong and Resilient” as over 100 persons and families joined Representative Denise Garlick, Maura Sullivan, Kathleen Amaral, Kerry Mahoney and parent speakers Sue Crosby and Sagrario Desire Guerrero (actually, 5 of the 6 are parents).
43rd Legislative Reception: Registration Is Now Open

Please join us for a VIRTUAL joint legislative reception of The Arc of Massachusetts (The Arc) and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10-11:00 am. The theme for our 43rd annual Legislative Reception is “Equity in the Face of Uncertainty: Moving Forward Together.”
Maura Sullivan Discusses I/DD, Autism Vaccine Priority on NBC10 Boston
The Arc of Massachusetts’s First Virtual Gala a Success! Endless Possibilities Virtual Gala and Auction Raises $175,000 for The Arc’s Advocacy and Programs

The Arc of Massachusetts held our annual celebration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and autism and all that is possible on Thursday, February 11. The Endless Possibilities Virtual Gala and Auction was held entirely online and raised $175,000 through sponsorships, donations, and the auction.
The Arc of Massachusetts Announces Grant from WITH Foundation, Project to Develop Cultural Competency Training and Toolkit for Emergency Medical Personnel
COVID-19: The Arc Sends Letter To Governor, Advisory Committee On Vaccine Prioritization for People with I/DD and Autism

Our vaccine prioritization advocacy continues to evolve! The Arc of Massachusetts (The Arc), along with Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts, sent a letter yesterday (February 16) to the Governor and other state officials urging that people with I/DD and autism be immediately prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine and to make reasonable accommodations when necessary to ensure safe and equal access to the vaccine.