Category Archives: Workforce Initiative

On Monday, May 13, Representative Denise Garlick and Senator Barry Finegold filed the final version of HD1130, a bill to combat the workforce shortage crisis facing the Commonwealth. Continue reading

Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) held its 15th Annual Advocacy Day at the State House on April 11, 2019. The event was hosted by Heather Hegedus and Gyasi Burks-Abbott. Continue reading

On Thursday, March 7, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian stopped by NECN’s The Take to discuss The Arc’s ongoing Workforce Initiative, as well as reflect on the success and importance of the 41st Annual Legislative Reception. Continue reading

On Wednesday, March 6, The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) hosted our 41st Annual Legislative Reception at the Massachusetts State House. This year’s theme, in keeping with The Arc’s ongoing Workforce Initiative, was Building a Stronger Future: Valuing Our Workforce. Continue reading

On Friday, February 8, NPR All Things Considered aired an interview with our Executive Director Leo Sarkissian and Anchor Barbara Howard. Leo discussed the growing workforce shortage crisis, and what The Arc of Massachusetts is aiming to do in order to resolve this pressing issue. Continue reading

Thank you to our sponsors in the Senate and the House for championing The Arc’s priority legislation. Currently we are working to obtain as many cosponsors as possible. Our bill platform, featured below, includes a broad scope of legislation which addresses critical needs of our community including health care, safety, education, housing, and the workforce. Continue reading