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The Arc’s Annual Dinner Dance

Friday, October, 25, 2013

Lombardo’s ~ Randolph, Ma

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Social Security – Disability Programs

 Presented by: Kristen Alberino

Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist Social Security Administration

 Monday, May 13, 2013

Thayer Public …

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Duals Family Forum

100,000 adults with disabilities have a decision to make soon.

This change affects all of them.

Are you confused about the Dual Eligible Demonstration?

Co-Hosted by The Arc of the South Shore and The Brockton Area Arc

Presented by Leo …

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Save the Dates

Duals Family Forum ~ Abington Public Library ~ April 29, 2013

Social Security Disability Programs ~ Monday, May 13, 2013

The 26th Louis Bailey Golf Outing ~ Cohasset Golf Club ~ June 10, 2013

The Mark Clair Memorial Golf Tournament ~ …

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‘The Person of the Year’ Award to William G. Burke of Burke Distributing Corporation

On Thursday, March 14, 2013 The Arc of the South Shore presented the first annual, ‘Person of the Year’ Award to William G. Burke, President and CEO of Burke Distributing Corporation.

With almost 400 people in attendance, the event raised over $210,000.00 …

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Team Disco at the 59th Annual Dinner Dance

Team Disco at the 59th Annual Dinner Dance – March 19, 2011 led by Katie Hanley

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As Budget Moves to Senate, Priorities for The Arc, ADDP Remain Underfunded

M. Rasbold-Gabbard - The Arc of Massachusetts posted on May 02, 2011 13:49

With the passage of the state budget in the House of Representatives last week, our community saw positive developments towards restoring services. Noteworthy additions include:

Partial restoration …

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Day Hab Rate Victory May Be Short Lived

Day Habilitation services

Governor withdraws rate cut for FY 11, but HWM FY 12 Budget fails to fund

Less than two weeks ago disability advocates were expressing gratitude to the Governor and legislators for canceling proposed FY 11 Mass Health rate cuts for …

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Hundreds Board Buses; Over $230,000 Raised to Benefit People with Disabilites

APRIL 11 – All Aboard The Arc! rode its way to success on Sunday.  Six hundred riders from eight regions of the state

(Merrimac Valley, Cape Cod, Pioneer Valley, Central Mass., Norfolk County, Middlesex County, South Shore and Greater Brockton) …

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Closure Long Overdue

Please don’t slow down “Community First” with institution language in the budget.  Last year’s language will delay closure efforts.  As we reported above, Fernald is costing $1.3 Million per month. Imagine the impact that is having on difficult budget deliberations.  Imagine the impact …

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As House Ways and Means Releases its Budget

As we go to press today, we face devastating community cuts.   We can’t give up on disability supports and services in the midst of a difficult economy.  As a legislator we ask you not to give up on us and we …

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