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Today marks the first day of #SuicidePreventionMonth, and suicide prevention begins with all of us. Learn the risk factors and warning signs, and join us this month as we share suicide prevention resources, information, and more. 💙
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Pleased to co-host an impactful “Weight of Waiting” screening & briefing w/@seangarballeyMA @NortheastArc & @TheArcofMass to raise awareness of the reduced services & wait times #MA families caring for persons w/ disabilities face w/ the shortage of human service workers. #MAPoli
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Happy Pride, Massachusetts! 🌈
Pride is a celebration of loud, colorful, unapologetic LGBTQ+ joy. It’s also a time to remember the shoulders we stand on and the trailblazers still paving the way for everyone to love openly and live proudly.
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, you should know that mental health care that’s right for you is only a phone call or click away at masshelpline.com.
ALT Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation.
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Thank you for sharing! Please visit secure.qgiv.com/for/northeas… if you'd like to donate.
Donations needed! Breaking Grounds Cafe in Peabody is closed because of water damage following a fire in the building. The cafe provides training for adults with disabilities and autism. They say repairs will be costly and should take 4-6 weeks. @wbznewsradio @NortheastArc
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Our CEO Kim McElholm, Latham Centers CEO Anne McManus & Community Connections CEO Dave Botting testified in front of the Joint Committee on Ways & Means to sponsor bills that would increase funding for Direct Support Professionals & support a $200M allocation in Day Hab services.
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"Sesame Street" is ramping up its focus on #autism with a collection of new resources and additional efforts at its theme parks. disabilityscoop.com/2023/04/… #disabilities
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Congratulations to Mary McGeown, who will be joining @MassHHS in April to serve as Undersecretary for Human Services! 🎉
Thank you for your work at @mspccboston, CLM, and all that you have done & will continue to do for children & families in MA.
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Yesterday, Secretary Walsh announced the appointment of two new undersecretaries:
➡️Dr. Kiame Mahaniah joins EOHHS as Undersecretary for Health effective April 24
➡️Mary McGeown joins EOHHS as Undersecretary for Human Services effective April 11
More: bit.ly/UndersecAppointments
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Save the date for the 2023 City of Boston Disability Community Forum! Join us May 11, 2023 from 2-3:30pm
ALT Save the date! Disability Community Forum May 11, 2023 2-3:30pm. Suffolk University Law School 120 Tremont St. Boston MA 02108. Virtual participation is available using Zoom. Join us for a hybrid event to meet City of Boston officials, learn about new initiatives, and provide input on accessibility & inclusion priorities. ASL and CART have been requested to request other accommodations email [email protected]
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Citing concerns from stakeholders, federal education officials are telling schools to do more to help students with #disabilities who move from one district to another. disabilityscoop.com/2022/11/… #SpecialEducation
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Join ADDP Dec 7 for: New Frontiers: Leading and Managing Through Change: addp.org/event/new-frontiers…
Early Bird Pricing Ends Nov 10!
We have a GREAT line-up for the day: Joi Chaney @joitweets; Mandy Gilman @MandyGilman; Eric Curtis @CurtisStrategy; & Magician Comedian Mark Robinson!
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A new effort will open the gates of some of the nation's most popular music festivals to more people with #disabilities. disabilityscoop.com/2022/09/… #musicfestival #Lollapalooza
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We are so happy to have been part of the #ExplorePossibilitySummit thanks so much to Rachel Reyes West District Director @MassRehabComm for her continued support and interest in our Pre-ETS (VR)2 program where Virtual Reality meets Vocational Rehabilitation! #ThriveBeyondLimits – at Massachusetts, USA
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Contact your legislators today! You are a couple of clicks away to make a difference for people with disabilities and the people who really care for them! Ask your legislators for their support!
@MassCouncil Action Alert: Contact your legislators in support of Senate version of Economic Development!
votervoice.net/PROVIDERS/Cam…
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A VaxAbilities COVID vaccination event for people with disabilities or sensory support needs will be held on Friday, July 15. Vax and boosters for ages 6 months thru adult. Walk-ins accepted. To learn more or make an appointment go to VaxAbilities.com. #Covid19MA
ALT Vaxabilities - Covid vaccine events for children and adults with disabilities and sensory support needs. Friday, July 15 from 4pm to 8pm at Framingham Center Common, in Framingham. Pediatric (under 5, 5-17), adult, and boosters available. Schedule an appointment at www.VaxAbilities.com
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Did you know that this week is Helen Keller Deaf Blind Awareness Week? Helen Keller will always be an inspiration to us! #Disabilities #Inspiration
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Healthy relationships are important for everyone. We’re hosting workshops every Wednesday in July and August on healthy relationships. Register by emailing [email protected].
