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Leo’s Letter: Celebrating Achievements In Employment

October 31, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) comes to an end, Leo reflects on the progress that has been made in 2019 in employment for individuals with I/DD living in Massachusetts, including pending legislation.

Nicky’s Law Featured On Now This News With Cheryl Ryan Chan And Richard Buckley

October 30, 2019Government Affairs, News, Nicky's Law

The Arc of Massachusetts priority legislation Nicky’s Law was recently featured in interviews with online news source Now This News. Nicky’s mother, Cheryl Ryan Chan, and fellow advocate Richard Buckley were interviewed regarding the pressing need for this legislation.

Leo Sarkissian Featured On The Boston Podcast

October 29, 2019Government Affairs, News

Executive Director Leo Sarkissian was recently featured on David Yas’ The Boston Podcast for an in depth discussion of all the work that The Arc of Massachusetts is doing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and autism. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: How Do We Address The Evolving Needs Of Our Community?

October 24, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Supporting Families, Workforce Initiative

In this week’s vlog, Leo offers some thoughts on what The Arc will be prioritizing when it comes to aiding our community, including addressing the Workforce Shortage Crisis, ensuring supports and services, and working toward improving access and utilization of assistive technology.

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to The Arc of Massachusetts

October 24, 2019Development, News

Tufts Health Plan Foundation recently awarded The Arc of Massachusetts a grant of $5,000 for our new workplace initiative. The Arc project was nominated for the grant by the company’s Parallel business resource group, which advocates for Tufts employees with disabilities. The grant will support trainings for employee resource groups (ERGs) at several companies in Greater Boston to help people with I/DD succeed in the workplace and provide information to employees who have a family member with a disability. Continue reading

Halloween Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs

October 23, 2019News

Halloween is a fun-filled and exciting time for most children, but it can also be a bit scary for children with special needs. Here are some suggestions to help your child – and you – have a stress-free Halloween. Continue reading

Operation House Call: Some Tips For Improving Office Visits For Patients With Autism And I/DD

October 21, 2019News, Operation House Call

The Arc's Operation House Call program seeks to enhance the quality of health care provided to individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here, we offer tips on how to improve the experience of doctor's off Continue reading

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