Category Archives: Budget & Policy

COVID-19: Governor Baker, Secretary Sudders Announce Major Financial Support For Community Residential Providers

April 27, 2020, ,

Today (April 27), Governor Baker and Secretary Sudders announced major financial support for community residential providers in health and human services. Our community was recognized as well with additional 15% funding for the months of May and June beyond the existing support. We appreciate the administration’s continued responsiveness to our community in the midst of this crisis. Continue reading

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

February 13, 2020, , , ,

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

Governor Baker Releases First Draft Of FY2021 State Budget, Including Key Increases For DDS Line Items

January 22, 2020, ,

The Arc is grateful to the Governor for his proposed increases in the House 2 FY 2021 budget. The Department of Developmental Services has increases totaling approximately $50 million.  The Arc is especially thankful for the $7.8 million increase in Family Support, as well as the $7.8 million increase in the Autism Omnibus (adult autism) line items. Continue reading

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