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…
December 21, 2025
The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD/Autism Alliance Send Letter to Governor Healey on Crucial Budget Priorities, Addressing “The Perfect Storm” of Challenges
The Arc of Massachusetts, leading the IDD/Autism Alliance, recently wrote a letter to Governor Maura…
December 18, 2025
The Arc Celebrates Signing of Institutional Records Access Law
On Wednesday, December 17, CEO Maura Sullivan and Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships…
December 17, 2025
Operation House Call: 2025 Year in Review
What a year it has been! We continue to teach medical, nursing, and allied health…
December 17, 2025
The Arc of Massachusetts and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) Formally Integrate
The Arc of Massachusetts and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) are formally integrating to…
