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

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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
January 8, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts and AFAM Advocates Meet with Representatives and Staff to Discuss the Blue Envelope Bill

On Wednesday, January 7, The Arc of Massachusetts and AFAM were excited to be at the State House advocating alongside self-advocates, Daniel, Jeff, Caroline, and Sam, as well as Sam’s…
NewsPathways to Friendship
January 6, 2026

Pathways to Friendship: Pets as Social Facilitators

By Rachel Hayward, Director of Pathways to Friendship Like many children, I always wanted a dog; but due to our family’s busy schedule and my parent’s lack of desire to…
Government AffairsHealth PolicyNews
January 5, 2026

Expansion of Coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Individuals with Down Syndrome

In 2025, the Massachusetts legislature passed "An Act regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis for Down syndrome," which expands access to important behavioral supports for children and families across the state. Signed…

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