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Category Archives: Leo’s Letters

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: A Tragedy in Fall River

April 8, 2021COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

“Between his return home on March 13, 2020 and his death on October 21, 2020 David experienced abuse, starvation, and was deprived of a safe and nurturing home environment.” Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: A Day for Social Inclusion

March 25, 2021COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

Over one year of advocacy, led by The Arc and joined by many groups in Washington DC, has resulted in home and community-based services (HCBS) being part of the American Rescue Plan. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: One Last Plea

March 18, 2021COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

One last plea: Can we add persons with disabilities and caregivers (unpaid too) to the one medical condition vaccine eligibility list? Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: One Year Later, Where Are We Now?

March 11, 2021COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

Most of us continue to deal with the challenges of the pandemic. Though we are not alone in many ways, we also carry out our responsibilities in ways that are isolating. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Moving Forward Together

March 4, 2021Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

Thank you for all of you who joined us yesterday at our 43rd Annual Legislative Reception held with the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Only Increasing Inclusion Will End Bias

February 25, 2021Leo's Letters, News, Operation House Call

Over 10 years, the Boston University School of Social Work and The Arc of Massachusetts partnered on health care research (published in Health and Social Work in November 2010) which reported that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities face health care disparities and inequities in four areas: access, knowledge, communication, and quality. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Empowering Ourselves

February 19, 2021COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Supporting Families

The theme yesterday for Supporting Families Day was “Keep Families Strong and Resilient” as over 100 persons and families joined Representative Denise Garlick, Maura Sullivan, Kathleen Amaral, Kerry Mahoney and parent speakers Sue Crosby and Sagrario Desire Guerrero (actually, 5 of the 6 are parents). Continue reading

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