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

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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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January 21, 2026

Pathways to Friendship: Join the Keys to a Life Well Lived Virtual Book Club

Join Pathways to Friendship for a monthly virtual book club to explore the important ideas explained in the book Everyday Citizenship: Seven Keys to a Life Well Lived by Simon…
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January 15, 2026

Governor Maura Healey Announces Plans to Relieve Financial Impacts of Expired Premium Tax Credits, Remove Certain Insurance Prior Authorization and Pre-Approval Requirements

This week, Governor Maura Healey announced her plan to relieve some of the financial impacts of the expiration of the federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. The state plans to add…
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January 15, 2026

Advocacy Spotlight Series | January 2026: Daniel O’Donnell

We’re proud to spotlight Daniel O’Donnell, a self-advocate who recently visited the Massachusetts State House to advocate for the IDD and autism community. By sharing his voice and lived experience…

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