December 22, 2021
Leo’s Letter: A New Commission on Disability, A New Year Ahead
A newly formed Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is the topic of…
December 16, 2021
Governor Baker Signs Supplemental Budget with ARPA Funds Heading to the Disability Community
The Arc is grateful for the “almost” final approval of funding from the legislature and…
December 16, 2021
Leo’s Letter: Rescue Comes to the Commonwealth
We appreciate the Governor and legislature coming together to pass a major rescue funding bill.…
December 9, 2021
Act Now: Contact Your Legislators To Support Bills To Strengthen Nicky’s Law/Dana’s Law
Attention Nicky’s Law/Dana’s Law advocates! We need your help again! As you know, the Abuser…
December 2, 2021
Leo’s Letter: People Make a Difference
When I began at The Arc of Massachusetts in late 1991, a transition was underway…
December 2, 2021
Government Affairs: Supplemental Budget with American Rescue Plan Act Relief Funds Set to Pass
Yesterday, the House and Senate agreed to a compromise conference report on the supplemental budget…
October 15, 2021
Leo’s Letter: Updates On Important Federal Initiatives
In this video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian discusses two priority federal initiatives affecting our…
September 9, 2021
COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: The Arc Releases New COVID Position Statement
Eighteen months have passed since Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a state of emergency on…
August 16, 2021
The Arc’s Ellen Taverna Testifies On Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Rates
On Monday, August 16, The Arc's Director of Public Policy Ellen Taverna testified at the…
