Virtual Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts’ Families, March 3rd, 2021, with The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators to meet and catch up on legislative priorities and other important issues.
* The 2021 theme is Equity in the Face of Uncertainty: Moving Forward Together.
* The Arc of Massachusetts will be honoring Senator Michael Rodrigues, the Chair of Senate Ways and Means, as Legislator of the Year
* The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council will be honoring Representative Josh S. Cutler.
* Lauren Beckham Falcone of WROR radio, and parent of a child with Down syndrome, will be serving as the emcee.
* This Legislative Reception is an opportunity to reflect on what the Massachusetts Disability Community has overcome during this difficult time, and how the legislature has responded to our needs.
* The hosts will also look ahead to how we move forward together serving all members of our community.
* In addition, The Arc will publicly announce its priority bills and a call to action for this legislative session.
* The hosts anticipate several hundred citizens, family members, and staff in the field to attend virtually, as well as numerous elected and appointed officials.
* ASL will be provided, as well as CART in Spanish.
To register or for more information visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehjzge1082d7f72f&oseq=&c=&ch= or contact The Arc of Massachusetts (781) 891-6270 or arcmass@arcmass.org
