Category Archives: Supporting Families

New National Autism Indicators Report Released, Focusing On Family Perspectives on Services and Supports

May 26, 2021, ,

The Arc is pleased to share the National Autism Indicators Report: Family Perspectives on Services and Supports. The Arc’s Maura Sullivan contributed to this report as a member of the Advisory Panel. The report, from Drexel Autism Institute, details information regarding families of autistic adults who use Developmental Disability services and the gaps they face in services and supports, lack of emergency planning and barriers to community participation. Continue reading

Introducing: In Pursuit of the Good Life Across the Lifespan & Week 1 Stories

April 30, 2021, ,

In these challenging times, we are all looking for resources that are uplifting, informative, and forward-looking. The Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts have partnered with Quillo Connect to produce a series of short videos that feature how Massachusetts is using the Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Continue reading

The Arc of Massachusetts Stands in Solidarity with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Our Community and Everywhere

April 1, 2021, , , ,

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 4,000 hate crimes have been committed against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) living in the United States. As is the case with so many other intersectional identities, individuals with disabilities who are also members of the AAPI community have also been disproportionately affected by these acts of hate. Continue reading

COVID-19: Massachusetts Announces Homebound Vaccination Program

March 30, 2021, ,

The Arc of Massachusetts has been advocating for the Commonwealth to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities when necessary to ensure equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We’re thrilled to report that the Commonwealth and local Boards of Health have developed a statewide program to offer in-home vaccinations for homebound individuals who cannot leave their home to get to a vaccination site. Continue reading

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