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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.

Leo’s Letter: Celebrating The Direct Support Workforce This Labor Day

August 29, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

In this week’s vlog, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian discusses the need to recognize and fairly compensate the important work done by Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), especially in light of Labor Day. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Hidden In Plain Sight

August 22, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

What does it mean when the needs and preferences of our community are hidden in plain sight? How are these issues compounded by the ongoing workforce shortage crisis? Leo reflects on this subject in this week’s vlog.

Leo’s Letter: Addressing Hidden Bias In The Digital Age

August 8, 2019Leo's Letters, News

In this week’s Leo’s Letter, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian discusses the ongoing case of web accessibility raised by the recent news stories regarding attempts by Domino’s to take an accessibility lawsuit to the Supreme Court. Continue reading

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