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[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

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: COVID-19 Still Rules The Day

July 23, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

For The Arc, the last week was a time of negotiating and planning. Agencies continued a frantic pace to plan for re-opening, but still without financial flexibility. Continue reading

#DontCutUsOut: Budget Negotiations Are Ongoing – We Need Your Help For One Final Push

July 18, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, News

In case you haven’t heard, with the help of your advocacy, negotiations are in process for enhanced billing for day programs. Now is the time for one last push. Continue reading

#DontCutUsOut: Maura Sullivan And Michael Borr On Boston Outlook On BIG 103.3

July 18, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, News

On July 12, The Arc’s Maura Sullivan and AFAM’s Michael Borr appeared on Boston Outlook on BIG 103.3 to discuss the ongoing #DontCutUsOut campaign. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Updates On Day Services And Health Care

July 16, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

Starting today, our COVID-19 updates will be shared with our weekly Notes from The Arc. This doesn’t change our updates’ relevance, as uncertain and atypical times continue! Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: We All Must Take On Responsibility

July 9, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, The Arc Votes

In June 2018, we shared comments on the importance of voting from several people, including two leaders Henry Milorin, parent and former board member, and John Anton, an adult with a disability. Continue reading

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