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April 2, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Hosts Advocacy Training for Self-Advocates at The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod

Last week, our Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Nora Bent provided an advocacy…

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Government Affairs News

April 1, 2025

An Update on Social Security – April 1, 2025

Dear Members of The Arc Community, Last night, The Arc of Massachusetts learned that there…

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Government Affairs News

March 27, 2025

Introducing The Arc’s Community Check-In Survey: Complete the Survey and Share with Your Networks!

With new changes occurring in Washington, D.C. seemingly on a daily basis, the disability community…

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Fact Sheets Government Affairs News

March 27, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Current Threats Facing the Federal Department of Education and What it Means for Students with Disabilities

The Department of Education is a government agency that oversees federal education policy and administers…

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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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Government Affairs News

March 7, 2025

Governor Healey Proclaims March 2025 As Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

In conjunction with the 47th Annual Legislative Reception, Governor Maura Healey proclaimed March 2025 as…

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Government Affairs News Workforce Initiative

March 6, 2025

47th Annual Legislative Reception: Record Attendance of Over 600 Advocates Fill the State House to Safeguard Their Rights through Advocacy

On Thursday, March 6, a record turnout of over 600 advocates gathered at the Massachusetts…

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Government Affairs News

February 27, 2025

ADUs Update: Home Modification Loan Program & Accessory Dwelling Units

An important aspect of realizing the significant Accessory Dwelling Unit initiatives signed into law last…

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Budget & Policy Government Affairs Health Policy News Workforce Initiative

February 27, 2025

FY26 State Budget: The Arc Releases Initial List of House Advocacy Priorities

Based on Governor Healey's FY26 budget proposal, The Arc's Government Affairs team has developed this…

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Government Affairs Health Policy Medicaid News Supporting Families

February 26, 2025

Medicaid: What You Need to Know and What You Can Do Now – February 26, 2025 Update

You likely saw this week that Congress passed a budget blueprint that includes significant cuts…

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Government Affairs

The Arc of Massachusetts Hosts Advocacy Training for Self-Advocates at The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod

An Update on Social Security – April 1, 2025

Introducing The Arc’s Community Check-In Survey: Complete the Survey and Share with Your Networks!

Fact Sheet: Understanding Current Threats Facing the Federal Department of Education and What it Means for Students with Disabilities

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

Governor Healey Proclaims March 2025 As Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

47th Annual Legislative Reception: Record Attendance of Over 600 Advocates Fill the State House to Safeguard Their Rights through Advocacy

ADUs Update: Home Modification Loan Program & Accessory Dwelling Units

FY26 State Budget: The Arc Releases Initial List of House Advocacy Priorities

Medicaid: What You Need to Know and What You Can Do Now – February 26, 2025 Update

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