The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, today announced Lauren Van Iderstine of Pembroke, Massachusetts, as a member of its Board of Directors.
In this capacity, she, along with other members of the Board, will assist in overseeing the direction of the non-profit that has helped more than 100,000 people throughout its 72-year history.
Van Iderstine is an attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Department with Keches Law Group, P.C. in Milton, Massachusetts, representing injured persons in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security, and related matters.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Van Iderstine went on to earn her law degree from Southern New England School of Law. While in law school she volunteered with various nonprofit organizations that served the local community.
Van Iderstine is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and is a member of the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association, and International Bar Association.
“We are delighted to announce and welcome Lauren as a member of our board of directors,” said Abigail Parrilla, CEO of The Arc of the South Shore. “She is a highly regarded attorney whose practice focuses on equity; we look forward to her valued input.”
About the Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 72-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.
