What you will find in these notes include a person’s T22 story from State House testimony, legislative breakfasts hosted by various Arc chapters,  a free film festival,  fundraising events at various Arc chapters, an open CEO position, and DDS and Autism day State House events.

Click here to read about the state budget and MBTA update, a federal report on discipline and restraint, resources for taxes, and the DDS and Autism Days at the State House.

Last week, Governor Deval Patrick released his budget recommendations known as House Two. Click here to read more and see our House Ways and Means FY’13 request.

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) held two hearings on the Governor's soon-to-be released fiscal year 2013 state budget. Last Friday, December 9, hundreds came out to testify on behalf of various health and human service programs. Read more here.