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Cristina Sicard posted on May 07, 2012 18:59
Growing up I never thought of my relationship with my younger brother, Shaun, as any different from those shared by brothers. I never recall looking at him any differently or my parents showing him any more or less attention because of his disability.
Around the age of five Shaun was diagnosed as autistic with impulse control disorder. Instead of looking at our families' situation as strange, I was struck by all the wonderful things that made him special rather than different - from his great memory that had a knack for recording every last minute detail of an event to his love for any movie that had music in it.
Click here to read the rest of Tim's story.
This week's Notes from the Arc.
Cristina Sicard posted on April 27, 2012 15:48
The House has ended its debate on budget amendments pertaining to disability accounts. Thanks for your hard work calling and emailing your representatives asking them to support disability amendments!
Minor changes were made to disability accounts in the final House budget compared to the House Ways and Means version. Changes include language that requires the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to ensure that the autism waiver is fully enrolled.Click here to read more.
Cristina Sicard posted on April 20, 2012 17:21
Every year the state budget undergoes several steps prior to being finalized. In each branch of the legislature, a ways and means committee is responsible for its respective budget. The committee crafts a budget for the consideration of the entire House. Much feedback and consultation goes into this process. The Committee’s budget is debated prior to a vote and many amendments are offered. Click here to read more.
Cristina Sicard posted on March 25, 2012 12:39
Our son Robert is extremely vulnerable to being taken advantage of and is unable to safely care for himself. We need to take the lead in many decisions made on his behalf regarding his care and welfare whether a complex decision about his supports or his medication for a health condition. Despite that, there is no state agency to serve my son when he becomes an adult. He has even been denied eligibility for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
To read more about Robert and understand about others facing similar barriers click here.
Cristina Sicard posted on February 27, 2012 08:55
On February 23, Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Haddad, Chairs Tom Sannicandro and Michael Rodrigues welcomed legislators and aides to a briefing on House Bill 984 or the Real lives bill.
Representative Haddad stated that Real Lives bill “is one of the best bills introduced in the chamber” and would give people a chance to direct their own lives. Tom Sannicandro encouraged attendees to recognize that this was a civil rights bill – it allowed people to choose where they live and where they work. “Imagine if you couldn’t choose where you lived or who you socialized with!” To read more
click here.Cristina Sicard posted on February 21, 2012 12:50
John Anton, former Chair of MASS (Mass Advocates Standing Strong) and active with the Mass. Down Syndrome Congress, The Arc of Greater Haverhill and Newburyport and other groups is featured in a story about Down Syndrome.
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