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Webinars
As part of The Arc’s mission, the webinar series will encompass a wide variety of topics and practices in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities – such as autism services, legal and financial, housing, employment, transition and family support.
These one hour webinars are designed for families, self-advocates, professionals, and the general public and will be offered on a monthly basis.
To access the online series you will need a computer, phone, or tablet with a microphone. Speakers or headsets attached to your computer are recommended for audio, or you can use your phone. Instructions on how to connect will be given once you register.
Webinar Registration
Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series
Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad! These short, friendship stories each tell the story of a pair of friends–one with and one without a disability. They highlight the simple beauty and possibility of friendship. Join Pathways to Friendship over three Tuesday evenings to watch these uplifting videos and virtually meet the friends after each screening.
Recreation and Connection
Tuesday, October 7 @ 7:00PM
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- Mark and Jack: From Fans to Friends
- Chris and Tyler: Cheers to Friendship
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Jordan and Laura: Actors and Friends
Friends from the Start
Tuesday, December 2 @ 7:00PM
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- Jonathan and Joy: Friends Reconnected
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Austin and Alex: Charting a Course to Friendship
- Third friendship pairing to be confirmed!
Friendship Has No Age Limits
Tuesday, February 3 @ 7:00PM
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- Warren and Velvet: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Seth and Evan: A Friendship Match Made in Heaven
- Third friendship pairing to be confirmed!
Immigration: Know Your Rights
Monday, October 20 @ 3:00PM
Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs team and the state’s Office for Refugees and Immigrants for a “Know your Rights” training. This will be a comprehensive review of rules regarding ICE enforcement beyond basic warrant requirements.
This training will be high-level and provide members of our community with key information, including what organizations and individuals can do to help in this moment. More details to come!
The Arc’s Housing Series:
Creating a Home
Wednesday, October 22 @ 12:00PM
The second in The Arc’s housing series: Creating a Home will build on the previous session by exploring alternative housing models, access to services and technology that support independent living, person-centered planning for housing that meets your needs, circles of support, and other key areas. Led by Catherine Boyle, president of Autism Housing Pathways and former commissioner of the Winchester Housing Authority, this session will focus on what it takes to create a supportive, living environment that truly is a home.
Webinars
Stay tuned for the latest additions to our calendar of incredible webinars and training opportunities, covering issues from Turning 22 to education to personal advocacy and so much more.
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