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Grandparents Day 2019: Papa’s Story

September 3, 2019News, Stories of The Arc, Supporting Families

Grandparents can play important roles in the lives of children. Grandparents can teach new skills; play games; and provide wisdom, family history, a sense of humor, an ear to listen, emotional support, and unconditional love! In the next few days, we’ll be sharing stories from grandparents and grandchildren. We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we do. Continue reading

Grandparents Day 2019: Poppy and Cha-Cha’s Story

September 3, 2019News, Stories of The Arc, Supporting Families

The Arc Releases Official Report On Older Caregivers In Massachusetts

August 1, 2019Becker Center for Advocacy, News, Supporting Families

In the United States, over 71% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live with their families. Within that set of approximately 3.5 million individuals, 24% live with caregivers aged 60 or older (Braddock et al., 2015; Fujiura, 2012; Larsen et al., 2001). Continue reading

Do You Need Support Crafting Your Future Plan? The Arc Is Here To Help!

July 28, 2019News, Supporting Families

Many barriers exist that prevent families from engaging in future planning: a lack of understanding of the steps involved, feeling that it takes financial resources, and a shortage of appropriate disability services or distrust of the service system. Continue reading

Registration Now Open: A Support Group For Aging Caregivers On Creating A Letter Of Intent

July 15, 2019News, Supporting Families

Did you know that there are 600,00-700,00 families in the United States in which an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability is living with aging family members and there is no plan for the individual’s future? Continue reading

The Arc Hosts Training On Providing Future Planning To Caregivers And Individuals With I/DD

June 18, 2019News, Supporting Families

On Thursday, June 13, over 25 senior care and disability service professionals attended a training on Providing Future Planning to Caregivers and Individuals with I/DD. Continue reading

The Arc of Massachusetts Spring Forum: What Are the Services and Options for Seniors with Disabilities Living in Lexington?

March 25, 2019News, Supporting Families

On Friday, March 22, nearly 40 individuals attended The Arc/Dana Home Foundation Spring Forum, What Are the Services and Options for Seniors with Disabilities Living in Lexington? The forum panel featured four speakers. Continue reading

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