November 7, 2019 | Issue #17
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The Time is Now: Our Workforce Crisis

A substantial investment in the workforce is needed across human services today, and for those of us worried about persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it cannot come too soon. Read this week's Leo's Letter.
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The Arc hosts first Fall Reception at Gore Place
On Wednesday, November 6, The Arc of Massachusetts hosted our first Fall Reception at the Carriage House at Gore Place.
The Arc of Massachusetts earns Gold Seal of Transparency
The Arc of Massachusetts just earned a 2019 Gold Seal of Transparency and is now part of the top 0.5% of nonprofits on GuideStar. By adding information about our goals, strategies, capabilities, and vision, we are highlighting the difference we help to make in the world.
2019 Transition Conference
LAST CALL: Transition Conference registration ends today!
We'll be closing registration for the 2019 Transition Conference tonight at 11:59PM. Get your registrations in for this full day conference (November 16 at Holy Cross) now!

We are nearing capacity for some workshops. Please have a second choice in mind, as you may not be guaranteed a space in these workshops.
Government Affairs
The Arc meets with House Speaker Robert DeLeo to discuss Nicky's Law
On Tuesday, November 5, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian and Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan took part in a positive meeting with Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, pertaining to Nicky’s Law.
The Arc partners with Gann Academy for testimony on access to public records
On Thursday, October 31, The Arc of Massachusetts teamed up with Gann Academy to provide testimony in support of H.2779, “An act relating to access to public records.”
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