The mission of The Arc of Massachusetts is to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We accomplish this through advocacy of supports and services based in the community.
Information
- Location:
- Waltham, MA, 02453
- Phone:
- 781-891-6270
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MA 21 ConferenceCreated about 2 months ago
Vigil Phase IIUpdated about 2 months ago
Events
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- Tim's Climbing for a Cause
White Mountains
Friday, January 1 at 7:40pm
The Arc of Massachusetts The Governor has agreed to meet with us in the coming days, so we decided to cancel the vigil this week, pending the outcome of the meeting. Let's hope we can get our messages through to the Governor.
The Arc of Massachusetts The Arc and Disability Advocates are re-launching our "Vigil to save our Safety Net" tomorrow at Lantana Restaurant in Randolph where the Governor will be speaking at an event. Please join us... or Thursday and Friday at the State House. These cuts cannot be withstood. See more in our press release
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The Arc of Massachusetts Leo's response to Globe Editorial ran on Saturday. He reminds readers that Gov. Patrick actually did take a balanced approach in his recent budget cuts, with local aid cuts included. Plus, he notes, boosting revenue must be part of any solution and the feds can play a role too if the safety net is going to survive this budget crisis.
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RE “PATRICK should cut local aid, ease up on human services’’ (Editorial, Nov. 2): Although I appreciate the Globe’s support of human services, Governor Patrick took a balanced approach in dealing with human services, preserving a range of programs that were at risk. ...
The Arc of Massachusetts "Citing a history of discrimination, advocates met at a forum Wednesday to address problems those with disabilities face in receiving adequate medical care...." Kudos to our Health Care Policy Director Mandy Nichols who presented at the forum and is quoted in the article.
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The Arc of Massachusetts We may have made it through last week's 9c cuts relatively unscathed, but now wake up to find that State Plan services (PCA, Day Hab, AFC, Dental) are at risk. Ask the Governor to keep protecting disability services.
The Arc of Massachusetts RTR's Chris White spells out exactly what budget cuts will mean to people with disabilities. Written before the latest budget news... but nonetheless very worthwhile reading, especially since we're not out of the woods yet.
COMMENTARY: Don’t undo 40 years of progress in treatment of disabled - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledg
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The Arc of Massachusetts We made it on Kenny' Cieplik's Traveling Wheelchair website. Kenny and his mom attended our "21st Century Disability Policy" Conference last Friday. We got 5 (*****) STARS.
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The Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21)The Arc of Massachusetts217 South StreetWaltham, MA 02453Phone: 781-891-6270 http://www.arcmass.org/
The Arc of Massachusetts Here's the NECN story about Lauri and family, and our conference. Too bad the reporter at the end misunderstands the point of the conference. It was not to talk about "cutting back", but rather to convince our government to better use its funding.
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(NECN: Josh Brogadir, Boston, Mass.) - One Massachusetts family reeling from a layoff and cuts to state services is now doing its part to prevent further costs to social services.Lauri Medeiros, of Medford, ...
The Arc of Massachusetts should have posted this before... sorry I was behind the 8 ball on this. It includes a great photo of our past president Mary Ellen Mayo and her son, James.
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A top federal official rapped Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday for a belt-tightening move that could worsen a Social Security backlog, leaving tens of thousands of disabled citizens desperately waiting for benefits. ...
The Arc of Massachusetts This article quotes Leo Sarkissian, Gary Blumenthal, and Fred Misilo.
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Governor Deval Patrick announced today he would move to eliminate 2,000 state jobs as part of a plan to address a $600 million budget gap, but he said he would fully protect local aid sent by the state to the cities and towns.
The Arc of Massachusetts Thanks to Laura Noble for helping out yesterday presenting The Arc's testimony against the use of painful aversives. See State House News' story on hearing below.
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Bills to curb shock treatments again encounter resistance - Sharon, MA - Sharon Advocate
The Arc of Massachusetts Vigil is winding down today at 4 p.m., but has been successful in bringing our issues to the forefront in the State House. Today, there were about 60 vigilers at the peak and yesterday including meeting with Speaker DeLeo. President Murray also made and appearance. See latest from Exec. Dir. Leo Sarkissian below.
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