Category Archives: Events
Transition Workshop & Panel Discussion
Berkshire County Arc is hosting a FREE workshop on May 7th for parents and caregivers of students ages 14-22 who are in the process of transitioning from school to adult services. Hear from professionals and parents for tips on what to expect and what you need to know for your child or family member.
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DDS Central Region Citizens Advisory Board’s Annual Legislative Breakfast
A Successful Legislative Reception: Recap
Yesterday’s 37th Annual legislative reception moderated by Brian Leary, reverberated throughout the state house. The three leaders of state government, the Governor and heads of the respective branches of the legislature all honored our attendees with their participation. Governor Charlie Baker not only shared his commitment to disability services, but spent several minutes shaking hands and posing for pictures with many of the attendees. He listened attentively as one parent shared her concerns about the loss of family support services. The Governor commented on the wonderful opening by Mary Ann Ziegler who sang the national anthem at the start of the reception. Mary Ann’s mother, the late Martha Ziegler, was one of the early pioneers in disability advocacy and she would have been proud to hear her daughter at the State House.
Promises to Keep…Miles to Go