Category Archives: COVID19
Advocate: The Winter 2021 Issue Is Now Available Online
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).
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.
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.
