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.

250,000

Individuals & Families Supported

70 Years

of Enhancing the Lives of People with Disabilities

17

Local Chapters

The Arc of Massachusetts has been awarded a $135,000 grant
for our After I’m Gone initiative from Cummings Foundation.

Visit CummingsFoundation.org to learn more about their grantmaking.

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

Support The Arc

Donate today by making a financial contribution or make a long-term impact by donating stocks and securities to further our mission. Stock that has appreciated for more than a year is actually worth 20% more than if you made a cash donation of the same value. Learn more about how this gift benefits both you and The Arc.

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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

Government AffairsNews
July 3, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts CEO Maura Sullivan Testifies at Hearing on Family Members as Paid Caregivers, MassHealth ABA

The Arc's CEO Maura Sullivan was recently at the State House delivering testimony on two of our top priority bills: ABA for adults with MassHealth coverage and Family Members as…
a group of people sitting at a tableAfter I'm GoneHealth PolicyNews
July 3, 2025

Around The Arc: Highlights from June 2025 Activities

It was a particularly busy month at The Arc of Massachusetts. In these uncertain times, partnerships within and outside of our community are more important than ever. In this past…
Fact SheetsFederal IssuesGovernment AffairsMedicaidNews
July 2, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Releases Impact Analysis of Current Federal Policies and Actions

The disability community is facing serious threats from the federal government. From devastating Medicaid cuts to the dismantling of long-standing support systems, immigration actions, cuts to research grants, and more,…

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