Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNewsWorkforce Initiative July 3, 2024 As the 193rd Legislative Session Winds Down, Here Are The Arc’s Updated Legislative Priorities As we enter the last month of the 193rd legislative session, The Arc of Massachusetts… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsLeo's LettersNewsNicky's LawOperation House Call June 7, 2024 Leo’s Letter: As the 193rd Session Draws to a Close, These Bills and Issues Need Your Support In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian provides an overview of the priority… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyNewsOperation House CallWorkforce Initiative May 23, 2024 State Budget: Senate FY25 Budget Debate Results Are In – Updates on Three Amendments The Arc is grateful to the 550 health equity advocates who reached out to their… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNewsOperation House Call May 13, 2024 Advocates for Health Equity: Please Take Action Today with Your Senator for the Operation House Call Budget Amendment! The Arc has made significant progress toward inclusive healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyNewsWorkforce Initiative May 9, 2024 State Budget: Senate Ways and Means Committee Releases FY25 Budget Draft (Updated) On Tuesday, May 7, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released their FY25 budget. Thank… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNewsWorkforce Initiative April 29, 2024 Advocates: Contact Your Senators in Support of The Arc’s FY25 Budget Ask Supporting Direct Support Staff, Lifeline DDS Items, MassHealth Advocates: As you may have heard, the House listened to our voices and our FY25… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNewsOperation House Call April 12, 2024 Advocates for Health Equity: Please Take Action Today for the Operation House Call Budget Amendment! The Arc has made significant progress toward inclusive healthcare for people with autism and IDD… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyNewsWorkforce Initiative April 10, 2024 State Budget: House Ways and Means Committee Releases FY25 Budget Draft – Initial Report (Updated: April 11, 2024) On Wednesday, April 10, the House Ways and Means Committee released their FY25 budget draft. This… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyCOVID19Government AffairsNewsWorkforce Initiative March 20, 2024 Advocates Gather Outside Massachusetts State House for Rally to Stop Potential Cuts to PCA Program On Wednesday, March 20, the Boston Center for Independent Living held a rally at the… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNewsWorkforce 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… Katerina 2