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Supporting The Direct Support Workforce: The Bostic Family

August 29, 2019Becker Center for Advocacy, Government Affairs, News, Stories of The Arc, Workforce Initiative

Families like the Bostics in Methuen, Massachusetts are struggling to find qualified and reliable direct support workers. James Bostic is 19 years old and lives with his mother, Beth, a single parent. James has a main diagnosis of Kernicterus, which is a brain injury caused by severe jaundice. He struggles with motor control and is not able to walk or talk. Continue reading

The Arc Of Massachusetts Announces Collection Of Labor Day Workforce Stories, “Supporting The Direct Support Workforce”

August 28, 2019Becker Center for Advocacy, Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

While for many Labor Day weekend can be the last opportunity for a summer getaway, we must not forget that Labor Day is a national tribute to the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: Hidden In Plain Sight

August 22, 2019Leo's Letters, News, Workforce Initiative

What does it mean when the needs and preferences of our community are hidden in plain sight? How are these issues compounded by the ongoing workforce shortage crisis? Leo reflects on this subject in this week’s vlog.

The Arc Commends EOHHS On Important Rate Increases In CBDS And SE Services

June 14, 2019Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

On Tuesday, June 11, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services released new rates effective this July 1 for certain human services, two of which relate to our constituents: Community Based Day Supports (CBDS) and Supported Employment (SE) Services. Continue reading

The Arc of Massachusetts Testifies in Support of Loan Repayment for Human Services Workers Bill

May 28, 2019Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on Tuesday, May 28 and The Arc’s focus was on the Loan Repayment for Human Services Workers legislation. Continue reading

Center of Hope Foundation Hosts a “Conversation with Our Legislators”

May 23, 2019Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

The Arc’s Center of Hope Foundation hosted a “Conversation with our Legislators” at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center that offered a unique opportunity for more than 40 persons served and caregivers to meet with four area legislators and two legislative aides. Continue reading

Legislative Update: Senate Budget Amendments and Workforce Cosponsors

May 23, 2019Budget & Policy, Government Affairs, News, Workforce Initiative

It’s been a busy couple weeks with amendments filed and the Senate budget deliberations beginning. Continue reading

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