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Fact Sheets Government Affairs News

December 4, 2025

[UPDATED] Fact Sheet: Understanding Current Threats Facing the Federal Department of Education and What They Mean for Students with Disabilities

What Is Happening Right Now? The Department of Education (ED) is a government agency that…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News Supporting Families

December 4, 2025

Fact Sheet: SNAP and Our Community: Protecting Nutrition Assistance for People with Disabilities

Overview The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including…

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October 29, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Recent Immigration Policy Changes and Impact on the Disability Community

The Federal Government is changing immigration policies to impose more limitations on who can live…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs Medicaid News

September 15, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Releases Impact Analysis of Current Federal Policies and Actions – Updated September 2025

The disability community is facing serious threats from the federal government. From devastating Medicaid cuts…

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July 22, 2025

Fact Sheet: The Big, Ugly Bill Is Now Law: An Overview of Key Impacts of the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill on the IDD and Autism Community

On July 4, 2025, President Trump enacted a sweeping law that will deliver devastating cuts…

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July 10, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicaid – July 2025 Update

Medicaid is a vital program that supports millions of low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News

July 10, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Home and Community-Based Services – July 2025 Update

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are programs that help people with disabilities, chronic health conditions,…

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Fact Sheets Government Affairs News

June 10, 2025

Fact Sheet: Overview of Higher Education Regulations for Students with Disabilities

Since 2007, Massachusetts has provided funding to public state colleges and universities that chose to…

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May 25, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Social Security and Current Threats

Nationwide, over 73 million people receive social security benefits – including over 11 million people…

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Fact Sheets Government Affairs News Workforce Initiative

March 17, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Chapter 257: Pay Rates for Human Service Providers

Chapter 257 is a Massachusetts law passed in 2008, implemented by the Executive Office of…

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Fact Sheets

[UPDATED] Fact Sheet: Understanding Current Threats Facing the Federal Department of Education and What They Mean for Students with Disabilities

Fact Sheet: SNAP and Our Community: Protecting Nutrition Assistance for People with Disabilities

Fact Sheet: Understanding Recent Immigration Policy Changes and Impact on the Disability Community

The Arc of Massachusetts Releases Impact Analysis of Current Federal Policies and Actions – Updated September 2025

Fact Sheet: The Big, Ugly Bill Is Now Law: An Overview of Key Impacts of the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill on the IDD and Autism Community

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicaid – July 2025 Update

Fact Sheet: Understanding Home and Community-Based Services – July 2025 Update

Fact Sheet: Overview of Higher Education Regulations for Students with Disabilities

Fact Sheet: Understanding Social Security and Current Threats

Fact Sheet: Understanding Chapter 257: Pay Rates for Human Service Providers

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