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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.

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Individuals & Families Supported

70 Years

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What We Do

Policy & Advocacy

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

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

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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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March 28, 2024

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts Announces Retirement of Executive Director Leo V. Sarkissian

WALTHAM (March 28, 2024) – The Arc of Massachusetts announced today that Leo V. Sarkissian, the nonprofit organization’s longtime Executive Director, will be retiring from the role on November 1.…
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March 28, 2024

A Special Update from President Janet Sweeney Rico, Ph.D.

To The Arc of Massachusetts Community: I am writing to share the news that Leo Sarkissian has decided to retire from his full-time position as Executive Director of The Arc…
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March 20, 2024

Advocates Gather Outside Massachusetts State House for Rally to Stop Potential Cuts to PCA Program

On Wednesday, March 20, the Boston Center for Independent Living held a rally at the Massachusetts State House to stop cuts to the PCA program. The Arc’s Deputy Executive Director…

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