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

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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July 2, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Analysis: Conference Committee FY26 State Budget Wrap-Up

The budget Conference Committee released their version of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) state budget on June 29, 2025, and it was approved by both the House and Senate the…
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July 1, 2025

Statement from The Arc of Massachusetts on U.S. Senate Passage of Federal Budget Bill

On the first day of Disability Pride Month (July 1), the United States Senate voted to pass a dangerous budget bill that will make deep, harmful, and cruel cuts to…

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