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Category Archives: Leo’s Letters

Leo’s Letter: Welcoming New Legislators

January 21, 2021COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

Earlier this morning, Vice-Chair of House Ways and Means Denise Garlick helped The Arc welcome new State Senators and Representatives to the State House. At the end of this post, we list all the new legislators, Senators followed by Representatives. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Welcoming Speaker Mariano and Celebrating Civil Rights

January 14, 2021Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

This January, Ron Mariano began his term as Speaker of the House. As majority leader, he has played a key role in advancing disability budget items and legislation. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Thank You, Speaker DeLeo

January 7, 2021Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

This past week, we said farewell to a leader with a steady hand who has been a friend to The Arc and others since joining the legislature in late 1991: Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. The State House News article quoted Speaker DeLeo’s overarching philosophy: that “what this job is all about, very simply, is helping people.” Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Reaffirming Our Connections During The Holidays

December 22, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News, Pathways to Friendship

In college, I was exposed to the work of John Powell who championed social connection. This pandemic has changed our holidays, but we can still make connections with phone and video in ways we couldn’t during past decades. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: A New Year Brings A New Hope

December 17, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News

The vaccine’s distribution this week gives us new hope that the isolation triggered by the pandemic should end sometime in the coming year. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: The Coronavirus Vaccine Is Coming. Our Community Must Get It.

December 11, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

During my weekly webinar, I shared a piece from the Boston Globe’s Hanna Krueger, who described the disillusionment of “many infectious disease experts.” Their emotions reflect frustration with so much of the public who have ignored warnings or guidelines. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Appreciating Our Direct Support Staff, More Than Ever Before

November 19, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

“In her mask, Angela drove the group home’s wheelchair transport van to Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge, the feverish resident strapped in behind her, medically unable to wear a face covering. Hours later, still unsure whether the resident had the coronavirus, Angela drove her back home.” Continue reading

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