The IDD-Autism Coalition

Strengthening Collective Voices:
The IDD-Autism Coalition

The IDD-Autism Coalition is a powerful collaborative force dedicated to uniting advocacy organizations across Massachusetts. By bringing together leaders from the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism communities, the Coalition bridges organizational boundaries to amplify our shared impact on state policy and public awareness.

Why Our Collective Power Matters

When our communities speak with one voice, policymakers listen. The Coalition utilizes the combined expertise, grassroots reach, and lived experiences of multiple advocacy networks to create a formidable presence at the Massachusetts State House. By pooling our resources and coordinating legislative strategies, we transform individual concerns into undeniable legislative momentum—advancing key statutory updates, budget provisions, and protective measures that benefit thousands of individuals and families.

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IDD-Autism Coalition News

Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsIDD Autism CoalitionNewsOlmstead
September 10, 2026

Governor Maura Healey Signs on to Letter Reaffirming Massachusetts’s Commitment to Home and Community Based Services

At the end of July, and along with other organizations, members of The Arc's IDD-Autism Coalition sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey urging her to sign on to a…
Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsIDD Autism CoalitionNewsOlmstead
July 30, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD-Autism Coalition Send Letter to Governor Healey and AG Campbell Asking for Sign On to National Statement Rejecting the DOJ Memo Threatening Olmstead

Last week, The Arc of Massachusetts coordinated members of the IDD-Autism Coalition to send a letter to Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell, asking them to sign on…
Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsIDD Autism CoalitionNews
March 26, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD-Autism Coalition Send Letter to AG Campbell on Texas v. Kennedy, Discussing Importance of Section 504

The Arc of Massachusetts, leading the IDD-Autism Coalition, recently wrote a letter to Attorney General Joy Andrea Campbell on the subject of the Texas v. Kennedy case. The letter discusses…
Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsIDD Autism CoalitionMedicaidNewsWorkforce Initiative
December 21, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD-Autism Coalition Send Letter to Governor Healey on Crucial Budget Priorities, Addressing “The Perfect Storm” of Challenges

The Arc of Massachusetts, leading the IDD-Autism Coalition, recently wrote a letter to Governor Maura Healey addressing crucial budget priorities for the IDD and autism community while also explaining the…

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