Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNews July 26, 2024 TIME SENSITIVE: Ask Governor Healey to Not Veto Disability Line Items and Language in the FY25 Budget! The FY25 $58 billion State Budget was released by the Chairs of Conference Committee on… Katerina 0
Government AffairsNews July 8, 2024 Act Now: Autism Police Training and the Blue Envelope Program Are Needed to Bring about True Community Policing for People with Autism! Please Demand Ways & Means Committee Members Act so H2351/S1568 and S2542 Will Be Passed… Katerina 0
Government AffairsLeo's LettersNews July 3, 2024 Leo’s Letter: Celebrating Independence for Individuals with Disabilities through the ADA and Olmstead In this week's video message, as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, Executive Director Leo… Katerina 0
Budget & PolicyGovernment AffairsNewsWorkforce Initiative July 3, 2024 As the 193rd Legislative Session Winds Down, Here Are The Arc’s Updated Legislative Priorities As we enter the last month of the 193rd legislative session, The Arc of Massachusetts… Katerina 0
Government AffairsNews June 27, 2024 The Arc of Massachusetts Presents Training on Autism and Neurodiversity in the Community, Home, and Workplace to State Ethics Commission Maura Sullivan, The Arc’s Deputy Executive Director, and Betsy Johnson, Autism Educator, presented a training… Katerina 0
Government AffairsLeo's LettersNews June 27, 2024 Leo’s Letter: Exciting Progress on the Autism CARES Act In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian provides an update on the recent… Katerina 0
Government AffairsHealth PolicyNews June 23, 2024 Act Now: Healthcare Equity Is Long Overdue for the Autism/IDD Community! Let’s Raise The Alarm and Demand H172 Hospital Training Finally Get Passed! Massachusetts is home to exceptional medical care, but it is not accessible equitably for people… Katerina 0
Government AffairsNews June 21, 2024 The Arc of Massachusetts Supports Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) Forum on MassHealth Plan to Set Up Independent Assessment Entity (IAE) for Long-Term Services and Supports On Monday, June 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights… Katerina 0
Government AffairsHealth PolicyLeo's LettersNewsNicky's Law June 20, 2024 Leo’s Letter: Before the 193rd Legislative Session Ends, These Two Bills Need Your Support As the 193rd legislative session winds down, there are two bills we hope to advance… Katerina 0
Government AffairsNewsNicky's Law June 20, 2024 TODAY: Call Your Representative in Support of Expanding Nicky’s Law (H4393) Today's the day, advocates! We need your action in the form of calling your Representative's… Katerina 0