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…
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…
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,"…
January 5, 2026
Overview of 2026 Changes from the Federal Reconciliation Bill
Beginning in 2026, several changes from the federal “Big Ugly Bill” will go into effect…
January 1, 2026
Income Tax Exemption Now Covers Massachusetts PCA Program
A recent IRS Private Letter Ruling has expanded the “difficulty of care” income tax exclusion…
