Transition Conference FLASH SALE: 9/14 – 9/22!

Ages 14-22 are an incredibly important time for transition planning. From 9/14-9/22, take advantage of our transition conference flash sale and register for $95. Join us on Saturday, October 24 for a full day conference that can’t be missed.

Virtual Town Halls on Camera Policies in Group Homes

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently developing policies regarding the use of cameras in group homes. To ensure these policies reflect the needs and perspectives of those they affect most, DDS and The Arc of Massachusetts are collaborating to host a virtual Town Hall specifically for families.

Walk, Run, or Roll with The Arc in the Flutie 5K

Sign up to walk, run, or roll with The Arc of Massachusetts community in the 27th Annual Flutie 5K for Autism on Sunday, October 25.

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The Blue Envelope Is Now Law

The Arc was incredibly proud to host and stand alongside Governor Maura Healey, law enforcement partners, state legislators, and a powerful coalition of advocates to celebrate the Blue Envelope bill officially being signed into law.

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Federal Issues Government Affairs News Olmstead

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 Alliance sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey urging her to sign on to a…

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AFAM Government Affairs Health Policy News Operation House Call

August 27, 2026

A Summer of Advancing Health Equity: Operation House Call, Healthcare Standards, IACC Comments, and More

It has been an incredibly busy summer here at The Arc of Massachusetts – and you'd have to look no further than our recent work in the realm of health…

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Health Policy News Operation House Call

August 27, 2026

Operation House Call: August 2026 Family of the Month – The Bennett Family

Please meet the Bennett family, who have been a part of the Operation House Call family host network since 2024. Rachel Bennett is the Director of CVI Now at the CVI Center at Perkins…

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