Workforce Initiative Archives - The Arc of Massachusetts

Leo’s Letter: Don’t Accept The “New Normal” In Our Workforce

January 9, 2020Advocate, Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

Jonathan, who has quadriplegia, does not require nursing care, but he does require a high level of care. As Jonathan, now 26-years-old, ages, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find qualified and committed Personal Care Attendants (PCAs). Continue reading

Workforce Initiative: David And Alicia Both Deserve Better. You Can Help.

December 31, 2019Development, News, Workforce Initiative

David enjoys a full life in the community. He goes to the gym in the morning, goes shopping or to the library in the afternoon when he’s not working at his local supermarket, has dinner with his friends a couple of times a week, and sees the latest movies almost every weekend. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: New Year’s Resolutions For The Workforce, Innovation, And Technology

December 12, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

As the next few weeks pass by, with the holiday season of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, we’ll be marking the beginning of a new year: 2020. With the new year, we are committed to new solutions and resolutions as we try to solve existing problems. Here are two of them. Continue reading

This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks To Governor Baker For The Excellent FY20 Budget

November 21, 2019Budget & Policy, Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

Earlier this year, Governor Charlie Baker signed the final budget bill for FY’2020 that includes significant gains for the Commonwealth’s disability community and their families. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: The Time is Now: Our Workforce Crisis

November 7, 2019Government Affairs, Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

A substantial investment in the workforce is needed across human services today, and for those of us worried about persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it cannot come too soon. 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.

Leo’s Letter: What Does It Mean To Be Invaluable?

October 10, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

Invaluable: that is truly what our workforce is to persons with disabilities and others in the human services sector. Continue reading

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