by Erich Shafer | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m writing to let you know that DSP Recognition Week, the 2nd week of September, 9/10 to 9/16/23, has been proclaimed this year by Senator Warren (awaiting Governor Healey & Senator Markey’s official support.) Outside of 610 Lincoln Street under tents, at...
by Erich Shafer | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
As of May 11, Emmanuel Onos is no longer working at WCI. We have a new VP of Finance. Many of you may know Robert Guinto. Bob brings to WCI 28 years of experience working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in various human service agencies as both a Direct Support...
by Nick Salem | Sep 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m writing to let you know that DSP Recognition Week is the 2nd week of September, 9/11 to 9/17/22; however, we are celebrating throughout the month of September, 2022. We are celebrating the exceptional work of our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). They ensure...
by Erich Shafer | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Boosting this signal on behalf of Leo Sarkissian and our friends at the Arc of Massachusetts! We find ourselves in the middle of two major disability anniversaries as we commemorate Independence Day on July 4. Over a week ago, the 23rd anniversary of the Olmstead...
by Erich Shafer | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Boosting this signal on behalf of our friends at the Arc of Massachusetts! Advocates, please act today in support of S.2848/H.4725: An act relative to supported decision-making (SDM) agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Please send this letter to your...
by Erich Shafer | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is observed in March in the U.S. This class of disabilities can refer to impairments in learning and behavior such as autism, and impairments in physical and/or intellectual functioning such as cerebral palsy, spina...