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70 Years of Progress:
Advocacy, Empowerment, and The Arc of Massachusetts

On Thursday, May 23, The Arc of Massachusetts held the final event of its yearlong 70th Anniversary Celebration: 70 Years of Progress: Advocacy, Empowerment, and The Arc of Massachusetts.

A panel comprised of Former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robert DeLeo, sibling and former Board Member Cynthia Haddad, and self-advocate and former Board Member Roger Walsh discussed the history of disability policy and advocacy through their personal experiences. Their insights and stories highlighted how much has changed and improved for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), as we have moved from institutions and segregation to inclusion and opportunities. They also provided the inspiration to continue fighting for progress and equality. Continue reading.

Program Book

History Webinars

70 Years of Progress:
The Evolving Service System and the Push for Community

With Phil Campbell and Mary Lou Maloney

70 Years of Progress:
The Beginning of The Arc and the Evolution of Family Supports
With Jo Ann Simons and Terrie Varnet

Sponsorship

 

As a sponsor, you will improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. The 70th Anniversary will bring together our partners and friends, while celebrating the progress that has been made. The funds raised are critical to sustaining the advocacy and programs of The Arc of Massachusetts.

Corporations and Agencies

Please contact Katrin Aback, Director of Development, at aback@arcmass.org to learn more about our constituency and the benefits of sponsoring this event or to develop a sponsorship package that meets your organization’s needs.

70th Anniversary Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Scott and Julie Borchardt
Vibeke and Gustav Christensen

Gold Sponsor

John and Tracy Atkinson

Silver Sponsor

Janet and Art Rico

Bronze Sponsor

Rick Daswani

Advocate Sponsor

Robert and Karen Bagdasarian
Jayme and Robert Betts

Supporter Sponsor

Berkshire County Arc

Charles River Center

Lifeworks

The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport

The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod

CIL

Susanna Peyton and John Campbell

Road to Responsibility, Inc.

Sevita Health

Friend Sponsor

Disability Law Center

Economised Time Services

The New England Council

NuPath

Leo and Mary Beth Sarkissian

Incompass Human Services

Northeast Arc

Opportunities for Inclusion

Katrin Aback

A.W. Perry, Inc.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Katrin Aback for more information:

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Official Media Partner

70th Anniversary Celebration Raises Nearly $290,000 to Support Advocacy for People with IDD and Autism

On November 9, 2023, The Arc of Massachusetts celebrated seven decades of advocacy for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism with their 70th Anniversary Celebration at the Boston Marriott Newton. The event was a true success, with over 300 supporters in attendance and nearly $290,000 raised to support The Arc’s crucial work. Read the full press release.