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Plan to join The Arc of Massachusetts on Saturday, October 24 at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center for Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.

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Over 400 Advocates Attend 21st Autism Advocacy Day

On Wednesday, April 8, more than 400 advocates, families, legislators, staff, and officials gathered at the Massachusetts State House for the 21st Annual Autism Advocacy Day.

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The Arc Celebrates Progress and Possibility at Annual Gala

This year’s event highlighted three Partners in Progress, whose work advances opportunities and rights for people with IDD and autism: Hon. Denise Garlick, Brian Kremer, and Dr. Dorothy W. Tolchin.

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Over 600 Advocates Attend 48th Annual Legislative Reception

For the second year in a row, a record turnout of over 600 advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, March 10 to celebrate the 48th Annual Legislative Reception, “Protecting Our Lives: Now More than Ever.”

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