January 19, 2023
Leo’s Letter: Workforce Bill Filed for New Legislative Session
Three new bills and several previous session bills are being filed for the 2023-2024 session…
January 12, 2023
Leo’s Letter: As The 193rd Session Begins, Our Advocacy Continues
The 193rd Session of the Massachusetts State Legislature (also called the “General Court”) began last…
January 6, 2023
Leo’s Letter: Important Updates from the Federal Omnibus Bill
In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian provides an important update regarding the…
December 15, 2022
Leo’s Letter: The Arc’s Policy Update – State and Federal: There’s Still Time to Act
We have a full plate of advocacy for our constituents and their essential services. Two…
December 8, 2022
Leo’s Letter: Advancing Inclusion, Dispelling Myths
Over the past two months, we have shared several sensory friendly events happening in different…
December 1, 2022
Leo’s Letter: Bias and Its Impact on Advocacy
When we talk about bias against people with intellectual or development disabilities (IDD), what we…
November 23, 2022
Leo’s Letter: Recognizing the Truth of Our History
C 61 -- one of many markers signified by faith and a number at MetFern…
November 10, 2022
Leo’s Letter: SSI at 50: The Road Forward for Our Community
October 30 marked the 50th anniversary of the Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) Program! SSI provides…
November 3, 2022
Leo’s Letter: New Conference Budget Includes Focus On Staffing
The Arc is pleased to announce that the new House and Senate Conference Budget includes…
