February 2024

News Pathways to Friendship Press Releases

February 27, 2024

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Is Building Pathways to Friendships and Supporting an Inclusive Community through Local Summits – Pioneer Valley

SPRINGFIELD (February 27, 2024) — The Arc of Massachusetts, along with collaboration of the Department…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs News Workforce Initiative

February 25, 2024

FY25 Budget: Contact Your Representative to Ensure Governor Healey’s Workforce and DDS Investments Are Maintained!

Advocates: our first action alert for the FY25 budget is now available! Please take a…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs News Turning 22 Workforce Initiative

February 22, 2024

The Arc’s Government Affairs Team Hosts Briefing for Legislators on the Workforce Shortage Crisis, Need for Supporting Governor’s Historic Chapter 257 Funding

The Arc of Massachusetts held an excellent legislative briefing at the Massachusetts State House on…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs News

February 19, 2024

A Busy Time for Trainings for The Arc Team – Budget and Legislative Advocacy, Autism Advocacy, and Social Change

The Arc has been busy with community trainings in recent weeks, covering budget and legislative…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs Health Policy News Nicky's Law Turning 22 Workforce Initiative

February 19, 2024

Joint Rule 10: Updates on the Status of Bills from The Arc’s Priority Platform

The Arc’s Government Affairs team is happy to share that 23 of our bills are still…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs Leo's Letters News Turning 22 Workforce Initiative

February 15, 2024

Leo’s Letter: The New Challenge Facing Individuals, Families, and Agencies You Need to Know About

In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian offers an in depth explanation of…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs Leo's Letters News Turning 22 Workforce Initiative

February 9, 2024

Leo’s Letter: A $20 Median Benchmark for the Direct Support Workforce Is the First Step. We Need To Do Much More.

In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian provides an in depth overview of…

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Government Affairs News

February 8, 2024

EOHHS, EOHLC Release Request for Information Regarding Update to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2018 Olmstead Plan

The Commonwealth is asking for responses to its present Olmstead plan, which was established in…

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News

February 8, 2024

Maura Sullivan Appointed Deputy Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Maura Sullivan has been appointed the Deputy Executive Director…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs Leo's Letters News Turning 22 Workforce Initiative

February 2, 2024

Leo’s Letter: Why Your Workforce and Budget Advocacy Are More Important Than Ever

In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian explains why it is so important…

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RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Is Building Pathways to Friendships and Supporting an Inclusive Community through Local Summits – Pioneer Valley

FY25 Budget: Contact Your Representative to Ensure Governor Healey’s Workforce and DDS Investments Are Maintained!

The Arc’s Government Affairs Team Hosts Briefing for Legislators on the Workforce Shortage Crisis, Need for Supporting Governor’s Historic Chapter 257 Funding

A Busy Time for Trainings for The Arc Team – Budget and Legislative Advocacy, Autism Advocacy, and Social Change

Joint Rule 10: Updates on the Status of Bills from The Arc’s Priority Platform

Leo’s Letter: The New Challenge Facing Individuals, Families, and Agencies You Need to Know About

Leo’s Letter: A $20 Median Benchmark for the Direct Support Workforce Is the First Step. We Need To Do Much More.

EOHHS, EOHLC Release Request for Information Regarding Update to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2018 Olmstead Plan

Maura Sullivan Appointed Deputy Executive Director

Leo’s Letter: Why Your Workforce and Budget Advocacy Are More Important Than Ever

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