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Jo Ann Simons Re-Appointed to Governor’s Commission on Intellectual Disabilities
Simons has served regularly on the Commission since first being appointed by then Governor Charlie Baker in 2016.

The ADA Changed Everything, and Still, It Was Only a Beginning
Keisha Greaves reflects on the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month.

Northeast Arc Appoints Mike Christian and Benjamin Dollar to Board of Directors
Mike Christian is the Board President of Someone Else’s Child, Inc. and Benjamin Dollar is a Principal in the Industrial Products and Construction practice at Deloitte* Consulting LLP.

Disability and Mental Health: The Reality Behind the Smile
Living with a disability is complex. It’s a full-time job layered with unpredictable emotions, physical challenges, and bureaucratic hurdles that can weigh down even the most resilient spirit.

Northeast Arc Launches Saving Lives Swim Program to Address Risk of Childhood Drowning
Northeast Arc has launched a new swim program aimed at reducing the risk of childhood drowning across the North Shore and Cape Ann. Through the Saving Lives Swim Program, Northeast Arc will now offer free swimming to lessons to children 6 months and older enrolled in...

Standing Up for Your Health: A Guide to Healthcare Advocacy as a Disabled Person
Healthcare isn’t just about seeking treatment; it’s about fighting for the dignity and respect she deserves as a disabled woman, writes Keisha Greaves in her latest blog.

Two Siblings Share Their Autism Advocacy Journeys
Jackson Skane and his sister Taylor write about their advocacy journeys and future career goals.

The Heart of Care: Navigating Caregiving as a Disabled Woman
Keisha Greaves is the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, an adaptive fashion consultant, and a self-advocate. In a new blog series, Keisha will share her story, as well as her perspective on key issues for the disability community. In this entry, Keisha writes about...

Facing Adversity: Experiences with School and College
Jackson Skane writes about the challenges he has faced in school as a student with autism, and how he has perservered and found success.

Northeast Arc Partners with StationMD To Offer Specialized Telemedicine Services for People With Disabilities
Northeast Arc has partnered with StationMD, a telehealth provider specializing in the unique healthcare needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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