All Things Disability

About All Things Disability

In each episode of All Things Disability we’ll speak with a leader in the disability space to learn how they promote inclusion and opportunities for people of all abilities. All Things Disability is produced by Northeast Arc, an organization that changes lives and discovers abilities for thousands of individuals with diverse abilities across Massachusetts. We help them become full participants in their communities: choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize, and play.

Publisher

Northeast Arc

Category

education · kids & family · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Sept 2022

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2026

   A Trailblazer of the Community-Based Service Movement: Barbara Remon

   An in-depth conversation with Barbara Remon, a trailblazer in the community-based service movement.

2. 

   6 Sept 2024

   Northeast Arc at 70 — Growth Across the Decades (Jerry McCarthy)

   Jerry McCarthy, who served as CEO of Northeast Arc for 36 years, reflects on his legacy of growth and innovation.

3. 

   8 Apr 2024

   Northeast Arc at 70 – Pioneers Then & Now (Jackson Skane)

   This year, Northeast Arc is celebrating 70 years of changing lives and discovering abilities. And to celebrate that anniversary we are speaking to the agency’s early leaders who helped pave the way for the work we do. Our organization was founded by people who challenged the status quo for people with disabilities and pushed for inclusion in all facets of life. In this episode, you'll hear from Jackson Skane, a youth ambassador to our Board of Directors, a passionate Autism Advocate, and an important voice as we shape our organization’s future. Jackson will explain how Northeast Arc helped him find acceptance and inclusion, and how he wants to use his experiences to help other kids with unique abilities. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

4. 

   14 Mar 2024

   Northeast Arc at 70 – Pioneers Then & Now (Robert Herlich)

   This year, Northeast Arc is celebrating 70 years of changing lives and discovering abilities. And to celebrate that anniversary we are speaking to the agency’s early leaders who helped pave the way for the work we do. Our organization was founded by people who challenged the status quo for people with disabilities and pushed for inclusion in all facets of life. In this episode you'll hear from Robert Herlich, who has been involved in NeArc programs for half a century, served on the Board of Directors for 14 of those years and was an early leader in the self-advocacy movement in Massachusetts. Robert played an instrumental role in removing the "R-word" from the Massachusetts agency that eventually became the Department of Developmental Services. Please note: This episode does include a few mentions of the "R-word" in the context of the renaming discussion. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

5. 

   31 Jan 2024

   Northeast Arc at 70 – Pioneers Then & Now (Mike Goodstein)

   This year, Northeast Arc is celebrating 70 years of changing lives and discovering abilities. And to celebrate that anniversary we are speaking to the agency’s early leaders who helped pave the way for the work we do. Our organization was founded by people who challenged the status quo for people with disabilities and pushed for inclusion in all facets of life. In this episode, we're joined by one of those early leaders, Mike Goodstein, who served as the long-time treasurer of our organization, when it was known as the North Shore Arc. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

6. 

   20 Jul 2023

   The Power of Film to Promote Inclusion: Dan Habib

   Dan Habib is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and is currently director of the Inclusive Communities Project at the Westchester Institute for Human Development (https://www.wihd.org/what-we-do/inclusive-communities-2/). Dan's films include Who Cares About Kelsey? (https://whocaresaboutkelsey.com/), Including Samuel (https://includingsamuel.com/), Intelligent Lives (https://intelligentlives.org/), and his most recent film, My Disability Roadmap (https://likerightnowfilms.com/productions/details/3356/My-Disability-Roadmap), which Dan produced along with his son Samuel, who experiences cerebral palsy and epilepsy due to a rare genetic disorder called GNA01 neurodevelopmental disorder. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

7. 

   27 Apr 2023

   Forget Me Not: Fighting for Inclusive Education

   New York City is the most segregated school system in the country for students with disabilities. The documentary "Forget Me Not (https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/index.php/about-film/)" shines a light on this system and the battles many parents fight to get an inclusive education for their children. The film, released in 2021, follows parents and filmmakers Olivier and Hilda Bernier after their son, Emilio, is diagnosed with Down syndrome and they find themeslves fighting for his right to be educated alongside his peers. The documentary shows the impact of New York City’s segregated education system and recounts the harmful legacy of institutionalization, but also highlights models of inclusive education. Watch the film's trailer (https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/index.php/trailer/) Schedule a community screening of the film (https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/index.php/community-screenings/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

8. 

   20 Mar 2023

   Representation Matters: Emily Perl Kingsley

   In this week's episode Emmy-award winning writer Emily Perl Kingsley (https://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/home) shares insights from her decades-long career as a writer on Sesame Street. After Emily's son, Jason, was born with Down syndrome in 1974, she pushed to make the show more inclusive, producing a variety of episodes focusing on a range of disabilities. Emily has written more than 20 children's books. And in 1987, Emily wrote the widely read essay, Welcome to Holland (https://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/welcome-to-holland), which compares the experience of finding out their child has a disability to having a trip to Italy rerouted to Holland. That essay has been reprinted tens of thousands of times throughout the world, translated into multiple languages, and has inspired millions of families with hope that they would have the same kinds of opportunities and experiences. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

9. 

   16 Feb 2023

   Community Inclusion: Steven Eidelman

   Steven Eidelman says that we've undersold what people with intellectual disabilities are capable of doing. In this conversation he explains how we achieve the goal of making sure people with disabilities are fully included in our communities. Steven is the H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Human Services Policy and Leadership at the University of Delaware (https://www.cehd.udel.edu/faculty-bio/steven-eidelman/).  In this role, he focuses on community based and inclusive supports to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, development of leadership in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field, and research on international policy and practice, particularly in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Prior to joining the University of Delaware, Steven served as executive director of the Arc of the United States. He is past president of the American Association on intellectual and developmental disabilities, and has twice been honored with the organization's Leadership Award. Steve is also executive director of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

10. 

    1 Dec 2022

    Inclusion Around the World: Sue Swenson

    Sue is President of Inclusion International (https://inclusion-international.org/), a global organization that advocates for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities into their communities as valued neighbors and citizens. Prior to that, Sue served as the director of the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and twice served as the acting secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Sue also spent four years leading the Arc of the United States as its CEO. Sue's work is very personal. Her son Charlie was born with multiple disabilities. He was a strong, self advocate, and advocate for others. He died nearly 10 years ago, in 2013. You'll learn more about Charlie and how he inspired Sue's work. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

11. 

    10 Nov 2022

    Inclusion Through Athletics: Matt Millett

    Matt Millett is a Special Olympics (https://www.specialolympicsma.org/) in multiple sports, a self-advocate, and a regular judge for Northeast Arc's Arc Tank (https://ne-arc.org/arc-tank/) competition. In this week's episode, Matt speaks about how his experiences through Special Olympics have made him a stronger self-advocate while increasing his confidence. Watch Matt's viral shot at the Special Olympics World Games (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAeweVKwnEo) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

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    27 Oct 2022

    Advancing Health Equity: Dr. Steven Perlman

    Dr. Steven Perlman is Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He's also the Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dentistry for persons with Disabilities and is recipient of the Academy's Harold Burke award in recognition of his lifetime achievement in caring for people with disabilities. He is also most proud of being co-founder of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. Steve is well-known for founding Special Olympics, Special Smiles, an oral health Initiative that offers free, and, sometimes, life-saving dental screenings to athletes worldwide. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

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    13 Oct 2022

    Raising a Child With Down Syndrome: Stefani Buonopane

    In 2017, Felicity Buonopane was born with Down syndrome. Since then, her parents have embarked on a journey focused on supporting their daughter and creating inclusive opportunities for her. In this week's episde you'll hear from Felicity's mother, Stefani. Stefani has a master's degree from Lesley University in dance movement therapy and is a certified yoga instructor with training for both children and adults. Stefani has developed therapeutic relationships with people of many ages, backgrounds, and levels of need. Stefani in particular has focused on helping Felicity find "her power" and in this episode you'll hear how Stefani has harness arts and yoga to help her daughter feel empowered. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

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    29 Sept 2022

    Nothing About Us Without Us: Liz Weintraub

    In this week's episode Jo Ann Simons is joined by Liz Weintraub. Liz is a senior advocacy specialist for the Association of University Centers on Disability (https://www.aucd.org/template/index.cfm) and the host of the YouTube series, Tuesdays with Liz-- Disability Policy for All. (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEHWL7i0kECV8GSORs56oK7SP7GXHorOB) In 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Liz to serve on the president's committee for people with intellectual disabilities. Liz is both a self-advocate and and advocate, who has spent decades fighting for policies that will improve the lives of people with disabilities. Her work has been shaped by her own experiences. Liz was born with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability, and in her early 20s, Liz's parents placed her into a private institution. That experience has shaped Liz's work to ensure that all people with disabilities should be able to make their own decisions-- whether it is about their health, their jobs, or where they live. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

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    15 Sept 2022

    A Lifetime Fighting for Inclusion: Jim Brett

    Jim Brett has spent more than 50 years fighting for inclusion for people with disabilities. Inspired by his brother, Jack, Brett has worked tirelessly to advocate for rights and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brett is the President and CEO of the New England Council and is Chairman of the President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities. The President’s Council is a federal advisory committee that promotes policies and initiatives that support independence and lifelong inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in their respective communities. In addition, Jim is the Vice Chairman of the National Council on Disability the independent federal agency that called for and authored the first draft of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He is also Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Intellectual Disability, and Chair of the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. ------ About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc   (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/   (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/) About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

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    7 Sept 2022

    Coming Soon: All Things Disability

    In each episode of All Things Disability we’ll speak with a leader in the disability space to learn how they promote inclusion and opportunities for people with disabilities. Listen to this short trailer for a taste of what you can expect in our first episodes. All Things Disability is recorded at PeabodyTV (https://peabodytv.org/)and is made possible through the financial support of the Changing Lives Fund, which was created through a gift from Steven Rosenthal. Visit ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/)to learn more about Northeast Arc. About Northeast Arc Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of the community. By having the courage to challenge professionals who told them their children could not be educated and would not live to become adults, these parents created the systems that enabled them to attend public schools, develop friendships, reside in the neighborhoods of their choice and to earn a paycheck. Over the years, our programs have expanded to support children and adults with a broader range of disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities. Today we serve thousands of people in nearly 190 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services. Northeast Arc is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of individuals with disabilities, parents and siblings of people with disabilities, and business and community leaders. Programs are operated by a professional staff led by a Chief Executive Officer with 35 years of experience at the helm of the organization, and are supported by a large volunteer corps. Learn more at ne-arc.org (https://ne-arc.org/). Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc (https://www.facebook.com/NortheastArc/) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/ (https://www.instagram.com/northeastarc/) Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NortheastArc (https://twitter.com/northeastarc) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-arc/)

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