Government Affairs Archives - The Arc of Massachusetts

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Picking Up The Pieces: Going The Distance

August 6, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

There is no way that in a few paragraphs I can capture our experience since March. But we owe a debt of gratitude to those front-line staff who stayed at their jobs to support persons with disabilities. Continue reading

[WEBINAR] DESE Guidance Updates with Senior Associate Commissioner Russell Johnston

July 31, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News, Webinars

On July 30, Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan welcomed Russell Johnston, Senior Associate Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), as her guest for a discussion of the latest DESE updates and special education news. You can now watch this conversation on demand.

Autism Police Training Amendment Accepted In Police Reform Bill

July 23, 2020Government Affairs, News

Due to the support of Representative Paul Tucker, Speaker Robert DeLeo, and many House Supporters, the police reform bill now includes training for police and corrections officers in best practices regarding individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Continue reading