April 18, 2023
Take Action Now on the House Ways and Means Budget to Support Those who Have Been Left Behind!
Dear Advocates, The Arc is grateful for Governor Healey’s House 1 Budget, as well as…
April 13, 2023
Leo’s Letter: House Ways and Means Releases Positive Budget for People with Disabilities
Thank you to House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Vice Chair Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante,…
March 24, 2023
Act Now: Take Action For The Arc’s FY24 State Budget Ask
It is time to take action with your lawmakers! Please use our action alert to…
February 10, 2023
Leo’s Letter: “There’s So Much to Be Done:” Advancing Our Community’s Priorities Together
In this video update, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian recounts how far Massachusetts has come in…
January 25, 2023
Act Now: Three New Workforce Priority Bills In Need of Cosponsors – Contact Your Legislators Today
Dear Advocates, Welcome to the 193rd Legislative Session! We need your active participation in advocacy right…
January 19, 2023
Leo’s Letter: Workforce Bill Filed for New Legislative Session
Three new bills and several previous session bills are being filed for the 2023-2024 session…
January 12, 2023
Leo’s Letter: As The 193rd Session Begins, Our Advocacy Continues
The 193rd Session of the Massachusetts State Legislature (also called the “General Court”) began last…
November 3, 2022
Leo’s Letter: New Conference Budget Includes Focus On Staffing
The Arc is pleased to announce that the new House and Senate Conference Budget includes…
October 27, 2022
Leo’s Letter: Recognizing The Direct Support Workforce’s Commitment
This week’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Conference held on Cape Cod is a highlight amid…
October 14, 2022
Boston Globe Publishes Letter to the Editor on Workforce Crisis from Executive Director Leo Sarkissian
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Boston Globe published a Letter to the Editor written by…
