Our Work

Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families.

Through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and engaging the community, The Arc creates tangible changes in the community and in the lives of people with disabilities.

200,000

Individuals & Families Supported

70 Years

of Enhancing the Lives of People with Disabilities

17

Local Chapters

What We Do

Policy & Advocacy

Encouraging the advancement of the lives of people with disabilities and their families

Programs & Services

Promoting systemic change to enable access and equity across all aspects of society

Resources

Compiling & creating a hub of information based on age, disability & topic

Building Community

Supporting families and individuals on their unique path

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The Latest News

Here’s where you can find what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and who it is impacting

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January 16, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicaid and Proposed Changes

Medicaid is a vital program that provides health coverage to millions of low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. This fact sheet outlines what might change under the incoming…
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January 9, 2025

How Massachusetts Is Preparing for the New Presidential Administration and What It Means for Our Community

Thank you to the 600+ people who registered for and attended today's webinar with officials from the Healey-Driscoll administration. We appreciated hearing about how the Commonwealth is preparing for the…
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January 9, 2025

Pathways to Friendship Hosts Seventh Community Inclusion Summit Since December 2022

On December 11, 2024, Pathways to Friendship proudly hosted the Southeast Community Inclusion Summit, bringing together over 50 community members and leaders from faith-based organizations, recreation programs, arts and cultural…

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