The Arc of Massachusetts has been advocating for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 70 years. Executive Director Leo Sarkissian has been leading the non-profit for the last 32 years. He said that there’s also a “wide range” within autism itself— from people going to college to those with complex medical conditions.
“Some people need 24/7 care. And the families are the primary caregivers in many cases,” Sarkissian said. “When we advocate, we advocate for everybody.”
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