Category Archives: Supporting Families
#DontCutUsOut: Contact Your State Legislators Now To Continue Advocating For Funding For People With I/DD During Re-Opening
[WEBINAR] Future Planning: What Are the Necessary Steps?
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly reminded all of us of the need to have our business in order! When families have loved ones with special needs, planning is even more complex. This webinar will go through the steps involved in developing a future plan. What are the recommended documents? What are the questions to answer?
COVID-19: New DDS And EOHHS Visitation Guidelines To Be Released On July 1
[WEBINAR] Black Lives Matter, Intersectionality, and Cultural Competence
[WEBINAR] The Intersection of Race and Disability
Henry and Evelyne Milorin joined Leo Live on Monday, June 15. The discussion touched on their decades long journey as parents and advocates, including raising Reggie, who was identified as having autism. They also had an opportunity to talk about the intersection of race and disability, especially given current ongoing activism.
The Arc’s COVID-19 Updates | June 15, 2020: We Must Not Be Forgotten
In last week’s update, we referenced our concerns about our immediate future. The past week was a somber one as we approached mid-June. We need to maintain hope in the midst of uncertainty. Together, we can advocate to have adequate PPE and testing on demand available for all our constituents, including those in family homes who utilize in-home staff.