Category Archives: Government Affairs

While the 2nd Coronavirus stimulus package (Families First Coronavirus Response Act – FFCRA) and the 3rd $2 trillion stimulus package (CARES Act) passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump offers some real benefits to people with disabilities during the COVID-19 epidemic, there are several ways the legislative acts falls short in addressing the needs of the disability community – for instance leaving out paid leave for many family caregivers of people with disabilities and opens up potential harm to the rights of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Continue reading

In the latest updates from The Arc of Massachusetts, learn more about the upcoming federal stimulus checks, The Arc’s ongoing advocacy work, PPE guidance, congregate care programs, and more. Continue reading

As we navigate this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, know that The Arc of Massachusetts is here for you and your family. Starting today, The Arc team will be hosting weekly, half-hour webinars and Q&A sessions where we provide you with up to the minute updates on federal and local policies and programs, valuable resources and information, and more. Continue reading

The House of Representatives just passed the COVID-19 response package and it will now move on to the President to sign. We made progress on some crucial issues for people with I/DD and their families, but we have MUCH more to do! Continue reading

I am writing to you as a member of the Government Affairs team for The Arc and in my most important role, as a mother of three. Continue reading