COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: How Do We Reconcile The Deep Divide?

November 5, 2020COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

At the time of writing, it’s nearly 4pm on the day after the election. The score is 253 to 214, with former Vice President Joe Biden in the lead. How do we reconcile the deep divide in our country as we try to advocate for disability supports and funding? Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Advocacy: A Life and Death Situation

October 22, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News, Operation House Call

In this week’s vlog, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian discusses the importance and the urgency of advocacy in all forms, including healthcare advocacy, during COVID-19. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: State Budget On! Ups & Downs, Advocacy Essential in Weeks Ahead

October 15, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

It’s on! Together we face an uphill challenge as the state scrambles to finalize this year’s budget. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: “Don’t Act Like An Idiot”

October 7, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News, Pathways to Friendship

When is the last time you called someone an “Idiot” or “Imbecile”? Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Facing Crisis and Opportunity

October 1, 2020Budget & Policy, COVID19, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

Crisis and Opportunity are the themes that reflect our work at The Arc each day and each week. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Essential Services Are More Essential Than Ever

September 24, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News

Over the past weeks, day programs have opened for adults with disabilities. This week’s Leo Live webinar features an interview with Dan Burke, who shares several weeks of experience at Lifeworks, which opened its day services in mid-July. Continue reading

COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: Celebrating Heroes In Times Of Crisis

September 17, 2020COVID19, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

You may have taken a moment of silence at 8:46 am last week on September 11. 9/11 resulted in grief and trauma. New York City and others affected across our country came together to make sense of 9/11 and work through the tragedy. People offered each other support and slowly began to rebuild lives, families and communities. Continue reading

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