Updates & News

NEW!! Our workshops are on hold but the educational outreach will continue; stay safe and stay tuned for our new series of 5 minute webinars kicking off in early April. We would like to know what's on your mind; please send us topics and questions that you would like us to cover.

The Arc of Massachusetts 65th Anniversary Celebration has gone virtual- check out the live auction items here. 

The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) conference originally scheduled for March 28 at the DCU center is being reconfigured as a Virtual Annual Conference with speakers, videos and more. Stay tuned to the MDSC for more information. 

It's All Up to You

Our March installment of The Year in Special Needs Planning  focuses on Family. This crisis has pushed the pause button on many of our daily lives. Imagine if you were not able to be there for your child now, when their routine has been completely disrupted and we are asked to isolate ourselves. If you were not there, the people you have designated to care for your child would need detailed information about your child’s history and personal preferences. This information is contained in a Letter of Intent.

Complete or update your Letter of Intent NOW. Being sequestered presents an opportunity to observe and document all of the important facts about your child's care, including the easy-to-overlook small elements  of daily living that bring joy to both your lives. It also is a time to sort out and reflect upon your feelings and expectations when thinking about the future for your child.