Leo's Letters Archives - The Arc of Massachusetts

Leo’s Letter: The Time is Now: Our Workforce Crisis

November 7, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

A substantial investment in the workforce is needed across human services today, and for those of us worried about persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it cannot come too soon. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Celebrating Achievements In Employment

October 31, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) comes to an end, Leo reflects on the progress that has been made in 2019 in employment for individuals with I/DD living in Massachusetts, including pending legislation.

Leo’s Letter: How Do We Address The Evolving Needs Of Our Community?

October 24, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Supporting Families, Workforce Initiative

In this week’s vlog, Leo offers some thoughts on what The Arc will be prioritizing when it comes to aiding our community, including addressing the Workforce Shortage Crisis, ensuring supports and services, and working toward improving access and utilization of assistive technology.

Leo’s Letter: How Do We Overcome Bias?

October 17, 2019Leo's Letters, News

Bias: it’s always there, in all its many pernicious forms, lingering right below the surface. You probably know that even better than I do. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: What Does It Mean To Be Invaluable?

October 10, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

Invaluable: that is truly what our workforce is to persons with disabilities and others in the human services sector. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Caring For Those Who Care

October 3, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

On September 27, community members from CLASS/LifeLinks, Northeast Arc, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, NFI Massachusetts, Key Program, Centerboard, and Bridgewell hosted a legislative breakfast at Peabody City Hall with the theme “Caring for Those Who Care.” Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: We Have Many Doors To Open

September 12, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

In this week’s vlog, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian discusses ongoing changes in dental care access, definitions of developmental disabilities, and more – and how these changes represent the continued need for advocacy and addressing existing biases.

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