Record Turnout at 2026 Transition Conference

On Saturday, October 24, The Arc of Massachusetts welcomed a record attendance of nearly 500 to our 2026 Transition Conference – Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.

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2026 Flutie 5K Highlights Are Here!

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October 29, 2026

Advocacy Spotlight Series | October 2026: Anna Glennon

This month, The Arc of Massachusetts is proud to spotlight Anna Glennon, a passionate disability advocate who carries forward her mother’s legacy of fighting for the rights and inclusion of…
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October 29, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts, Disability Policy Consortium Host State House Briefing on Olmstead and Home and Community-Based Services

On Wednesday, October 28, The Arc of Massachusetts held a briefing at the Massachusetts State House with the Disability Policy Consortium about the crucial implications of shifting federal guidance, the…
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October 29, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts Welcomes Record Turnout of Nearly 500 Attendees at 2026 Transition Conference

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