Category Archives: Government Affairs
COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: A Day for Social Inclusion
The Arc’s Maura Sullivan Discusses Need For HCBS Funding With Associated Press
Home and community-based services will get a boost through the latest American Rescue Plan, which is much-needed but only provides funding for one year. Congress must get behind pending legislation to provide dedicated and continued supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Without these supports, we will not move the needle on inclusion and equity.
COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: One Last Plea
COVID-19: Vaccines Eligibility For All Over 16 By April 19; Advocacy for Prioritization for People with I/DD and Autism Continues
Maura Sullivan Discusses The Arc’s Vaccine Advocacy Efforts on Boston 25 News
On Friday, March 12, The Arc’s Director of Government Affairs and Operation House Call Maura Sullivan appeared with Heather Hegedus on Boston 25 News to discuss The Arc’s ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism in Massachusetts.
