Press Releases Archives - The Arc of Massachusetts

Government Affairs News Press Releases

May 22, 2025

Statement from The Arc of Massachusetts CEO Maura Sullivan on the Report by the Special Commission on State Institutions

WALTHAM, Mass. (May 22, 2025) – The Special Commission on State Institutions’ report affirms what…

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Federal Issues Government Affairs News Press Releases

May 22, 2025

Statement on the Houe of Representatives Passing the Federal Budget Bill

In the early hours of this morning (May 22), the federal House of Representatives voted…

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Federal Issues Government Affairs News Press Releases

May 8, 2025

Congressman Jake Auchincloss Reads Medicaid Poem “The Mathematics of Mercy” by The Arc’s Betsy Johnson in Congress

In a can't miss moment during floor debates in Congress this week, Congressman Jake Auchincloss…

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Federal Issues Government Affairs News Press Releases

April 23, 2025

Statement from CEO Maura Sullivan on National Autism Discussion, Community Concerns

Dear Members of The Arc Community, I am reaching out to acknowledge the deep concerns…

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News Press Releases

April 4, 2025

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Announces Appointment of Sarah Peterson as Commissioner

Today, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh announced that Sarah Peterson has been…

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News Press Releases Workforce Initiative

March 18, 2025

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Launches Statewide Hiring Initiative to Employ Individuals Interested in Careers as Direct Support Care Professionals

The Arc of Massachusetts today announced the launch of its statewide workforce recruitment initiative, “With…

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Development News Press Releases Supporting Families

January 29, 2025

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Receives Autism Community Impact Grant from Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism for $10,000

WALTHAM (January 29, 2025): The Arc of Massachusetts, the Waltham-based disability advocacy nonprofit, is pleased…

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Celebrating Leo Sarkissian Development News Press Releases

October 18, 2024

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts’ Celebration of Retiring Executive Director Leo Sarkissian Raises Over $415,000 to Support Advocacy for People with IDD and Autism

WALTHAM (October 18, 2024): On October 17, 2024, Waltham-based disability advocacy organization The Arc of Massachusetts…

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News Press Releases

August 26, 2024

DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder Announces Retirement

On Thursday, August 22, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh announced that Department…

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News Press Releases

August 12, 2024

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Announces Appointment of Maura Sullivan as New Chief Executive Officer

WALTHAM (August 12, 2024) – The Arc of Massachusetts is pleased to announce the appointment…

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Press Releases

Statement from The Arc of Massachusetts CEO Maura Sullivan on the Report by the Special Commission on State Institutions

Statement on the Houe of Representatives Passing the Federal Budget Bill

Congressman Jake Auchincloss Reads Medicaid Poem “The Mathematics of Mercy” by The Arc’s Betsy Johnson in Congress

Statement from CEO Maura Sullivan on National Autism Discussion, Community Concerns

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Announces Appointment of Sarah Peterson as Commissioner

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Launches Statewide Hiring Initiative to Employ Individuals Interested in Careers as Direct Support Care Professionals

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Receives Autism Community Impact Grant from Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism for $10,000

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts’ Celebration of Retiring Executive Director Leo Sarkissian Raises Over $415,000 to Support Advocacy for People with IDD and Autism

DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder Announces Retirement

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Announces Appointment of Maura Sullivan as New Chief Executive Officer

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