Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:32:02 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/ en-us http://www.arcofcapecod.org/images/logo.gif http://www.arcofcapecod.org/ nate@ecape.com http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 Autism Insurance Reform will be coming to Massachusetts. The Senate, just minutes ago, unanimously passed legislation that will require health insurers to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:32:02 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17 The Mass. House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would remove the words "mental retardation" from the General Laws of Massachusetts.The bill, sponsored by Rep. Tom Sannicandro, now heads to the Senate, but its passage is far from assured with formal sessions scheduled to expire Friday at midnight. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:30:20 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16 For those of you that could not attend the Hyannis 4th of July Parade please watch our video of highlights! Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:18:45 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15 Governor Patrick has cut all FMAP funding assumptions from the budget and some general fund allocations for a total of $457 Million in vetoes to the Conference Committee Report of the Legislature.  Of that amount, $372 Million is from FMAP reductions.  See his DDS (Dept. of Developmental Services) and other disability line item decisions here.   However we are not sure when implementation will begin. Stay tuned on this important update. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:43:36 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14 Dartmouth, MA - June 22, 2010 -The Schwartz Center for Children is offering a variety of weekly occupational and physical therapy group sessions over the summer. Each group is designed to teach specific skills to children living with special medical and developmental conditions. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:15:42 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=13 National Background Check Provision Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:00:36 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12 By Jim O'SullivanSTATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:54:47 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11 By Gary Blumenthal/Guest columnist Daily News Tribune Posted May 20, 2010 @ 11:42 PM Tue, 25 May 2010 10:42:25 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10 Looking for a Live-in Caregiver to live with a developmentally disabled woman in Hyannis. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:33:21 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9 Fairly independent 40-year-old woman with developmental disabilities seeks a Provider who will live on premises and be experienced to provide daily living supervision, transportation, socialization to meet the needs of the individual's Service Plan (ISP).  Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:33:47 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8 Dartmouth, MA -April 8, 2010- The Schwartz Center for Children in Dartmouth, MA is seeking participants to enroll in interactive parent and sibling groups held at the Center. These groups are part of the Family University, an educational program designed for families that have children with special needs. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:31:36 -0400 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7 Now, we must flood the Governor's office through the rest of the week with calls regarding three particular programs that are on the chopping block - Residential services, Day/Employment services and Family Supports.  If you, your family member or someone you love is getting....   Community Residential supports Day or Employment services Family Support services....then CALL the Governor's Office now at 617-725-4005. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:40:35 -0500 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6 DDS disability services slashed                  Preserve the disability safety net TAKE ACTION!! Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:06:11 -0500 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5 Washington, D.C. January 28, 2010 -- Reports that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel used an epithet relating to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is both shocking and disappointing, according to The Arc of the United States. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:01:10 -0500 http://www.arcofcapecod.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4         A perpetual Scholarship Fund, organized by the Arc of Cape Cod, was started in memory of Lorraine O'Neill, a dedicated and loyal member of The Arc of Cape Cod. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:06:34 -0500