The Arc of Massachusetts
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Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy of community supports and services. #AchieveWithUs
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Welcome to The Arc of Massachusetts.
Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families through advocacy for community supports and services that foster social inclusion, self-determination, and equity across all aspects of society.
Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families through advocacy for community supports and services that foster social inclusion, self-determination, and equity across all aspects of society.
In the latest issue of The Resource Roundup, we're sharing important information about the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), including speeding up the DDS eligibility process, the autism waiver ...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/the-resource-roundup-department-of-developmental-services-dds/
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The Resource Roundup: Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - The Arc of Massachusetts
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.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In the latest issue of The Resource Roundup, we're sharing important information about the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), including speeding up the DDS eligibility process, the autism waiver ...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/the-resource-roundup-department-of-developmental-services-dds/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/the-resource-roundup-department-of-developmental-services-dds/
Join CEO Maura Sullivan and Operation House Call Educator Betsy Johnson for a two part webinar series, Strategic Storytelling for Disability Advocacy, a practical and interactive webinar series for parents and professionals.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
January 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Join CEO Maura Sullivan and Operation House Call Educator Betsy Johnson for a two part webinar series, Strategic Storytelling for Disability Advocacy, a practical and interactive webinar series for parents and professionals.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from The Arc of Massachusetts!
Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, the civil rights leader without whose example the disability rights movement would not have been possible.
Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, the civil rights leader without whose example the disability rights movement would not have been possible.
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from The Arc of Massachusetts!
Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, the civil rights leader without whose example the disability rights movement would not have been possible.
Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, the civil rights leader without whose example the disability rights movement would not have been possible.
Join The Arc of Massachusetts on Thursday, March 26 for the Progress and Possibility Gala.
Celebrate the strength, unity, and progress of our community at this inspiring evening featuring an elegant cocktail reception, moving stories, and an uplifting program.
Learn more: thearcofmass.org/gala
Celebrate the strength, unity, and progress of our community at this inspiring evening featuring an elegant cocktail reception, moving stories, and an uplifting program.
Learn more: thearcofmass.org/gala
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join The Arc of Massachusetts on Thursday, March 26 for the Progress and Possibility Gala.
Celebrate the strength, unity, and progress of our community at this inspiring evening featuring an elegant cocktail reception, moving stories, and an uplifting program.
Learn more: thearcofmass.org/gala
Celebrate the strength, unity, and progress of our community at this inspiring evening featuring an elegant cocktail reception, moving stories, and an uplifting program.
Learn more: thearcofmass.org/gala
NEW: Governor Maura Healey has announced new changes aimed at relieving the financial and pro...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/governor-maura-healey-announces-plans-to-relieve-financial-impacts-of-expired-premium-tax-credits-remove-certain-insurance-prior-authorization-and-pre-approval-requirements/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/governor-maura-healey-announces-plans-to-relieve-financial-impacts-of-expired-premium-tax-credits-remove-certain-insurance-prior-authorization-and-pre-approval-requirements/
Governor Maura Healey Announces Plans to Relieve Financial Impacts of Expired Premium Tax Credits, Remove Certain Insurance Prior Authorization and Pre-Approval Requirements - The Arc of Massachusetts
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.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
NEW: Governor Maura Healey has announced new changes aimed at relieving the financial and pro...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/governor-maura-healey-announces-plans-to-relieve-financial-impacts-of-expired-premium-tax-credits-remove-certain-insurance-prior-authorization-and-pre-approval-requirements/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/governor-maura-healey-announces-plans-to-relieve-financial-impacts-of-expired-premium-tax-credits-remove-certain-insurance-prior-authorization-and-pre-approval-requirements/
"Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal."
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Barbie launches first autistic doll. It has sensory-sensitive, stimming features.
Barbie's first autistic doll has been developed with sensory-sensitive features in mind. See how.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
"Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal."
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
"Mostafavi has volunteered with Operation House Call, a program run by The Arc of Massachusetts. Her work there has involved helping medical students across the state develop essential skills in interacting and ca...
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/improving-health-care-for-neurodivergent-individuals/
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/improving-health-care-for-neurodivergent-individuals/
Improving health care for neurodivergent individuals | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MPH ’26, has seen firsthand the ways the health system is not geared toward helping people like her brother with autism. She aims to change that.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"Mostafavi has volunteered with Operation House Call, a program run by The Arc of Massachusetts. Her work there has involved helping medical students across the state develop essential skills in interacting and ca...
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/improving-health-care-for-neurodivergent-individuals/
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/improving-health-care-for-neurodivergent-individuals/
NEW: The Arc's Government Affairs team has put together an overview of the upcoming 2026 changes as a result of the Federal Reconciliation Bill, including changes to Medicaid, ACA, and SNAP.
https://thearcofmass.org/post/overview-of-2026-changes-from-the-federal-reconciliation-bill/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/overview-of-2026-changes-from-the-federal-reconciliation-bill/
Overview of 2026 Changes from the Federal Reconciliation Bill - The Arc of Massachusetts
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.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
NEW: The Arc's Government Affairs team has put together an overview of the upcoming 2026 changes as a result of the Federal Reconciliation Bill, including changes to Medicaid, ACA, and SNAP.
https://thearcofmass.org/post/overview-of-2026-changes-from-the-federal-reconciliation-bill/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/overview-of-2026-changes-from-the-federal-reconciliation-bill/
"As federal officials begin to outline more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules, worries are running high about what the changes will mean for people with disabilitie...
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/05/medicaid-changes-could-limit-access-for-people-with-disabilities-advocates-warn/31789/
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/05/medicaid-changes-could-limit-access-for-people-with-disabilities-advocates-warn/31789/
Medicaid Changes Could Limit Access For People With Disabilities, Advocates Warn
As federal officials begin to outline more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules, worries are running high about what the changes will mean for people with disabilities.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
"As federal officials begin to outline more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules, worries are running high about what the changes will mean for people with disabilitie...
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/05/medicaid-changes-could-limit-access-for-people-with-disabilities-advocates-warn/31789/
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/05/medicaid-changes-could-limit-access-for-people-with-disabilities-advocates-warn/31789/
Meet Aprille Gangi, the January 2026 OHC Student of the Month: "This visit reminded me that my role is not just to treat conditions but to support families, honor their experiences, and create spac... https://thearcofmass.org/post/operation-house-call-january-2026-student-of-the-month-aprille-gangi/
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Meet Aprille Gangi, the January 2026 OHC Student of the Month: "This visit reminded me that my role is not just to treat conditions but to support families, honor their experiences, and create spac... https://thearcofmass.org/post/operation-house-call-january-2026-student-of-the-month-aprille-gangi/
A recent IRS Private Letter Ruling has expanded the "difficulty of care" income tax exclusion to include the Massachusetts Personal Care Attendant program – a major change that will benefit many family caregi...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/income-tax-exemption-now-covers-massachusetts-pca-program/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/income-tax-exemption-now-covers-massachusetts-pca-program/
Income Tax Exemption Now Covers Massachusetts PCA Program - The Arc of Massachusetts
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.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A recent IRS Private Letter Ruling has expanded the "difficulty of care" income tax exclusion to include the Massachusetts Personal Care Attendant program – a major change that will benefit many family caregi...
https://thearcofmass.org/post/income-tax-exemption-now-covers-massachusetts-pca-program/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/income-tax-exemption-now-covers-massachusetts-pca-program/
Are you looking to use your lived experience to push for change in the disability community? Join us for a practical and interactive webinar series for parents and professionals.
Across both sessions, you'll get practical tips to grab your audience, explain what needs t... thearcofmass.org/webinars
Across both sessions, you'll get practical tips to grab your audience, explain what needs t... thearcofmass.org/webinars
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Are you looking to use your lived experience to push for change in the disability community? Join us for a practical and interactive webinar series for parents and professionals.
Across both sessions, you'll get practical tips to grab your audience, explain what needs t... thearcofmass.org/webinars
Across both sessions, you'll get practical tips to grab your audience, explain what needs t... thearcofmass.org/webinars
Happy New Year from The Arc of Massachusetts!
We are ready to keep up the fight in 2026, advocating for you, your loved ones, and the IDD and autism community at large.
Thank you for standing with The Arc in 2025. We hope we can count on you to stand with us again in 2026.
We are ready to keep up the fight in 2026, advocating for you, your loved ones, and the IDD and autism community at large.
Thank you for standing with The Arc in 2025. We hope we can count on you to stand with us again in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Happy New Year from The Arc of Massachusetts!
We are ready to keep up the fight in 2026, advocating for you, your loved ones, and the IDD and autism community at large.
Thank you for standing with The Arc in 2025. We hope we can count on you to stand with us again in 2026.
We are ready to keep up the fight in 2026, advocating for you, your loved ones, and the IDD and autism community at large.
Thank you for standing with The Arc in 2025. We hope we can count on you to stand with us again in 2026.
#12DaysofArcMass Day Twelve: In December 2025, The Arc celebrated the commitment and persistence of our community in a year of tireless advocacy. We are ready for the challenges ahead - and we know you will be right there with us.
Happy holidays from The Arc of Massachusetts!
Happy holidays from The Arc of Massachusetts!
December 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Twelve: In December 2025, The Arc celebrated the commitment and persistence of our community in a year of tireless advocacy. We are ready for the challenges ahead - and we know you will be right there with us.
Happy holidays from The Arc of Massachusetts!
Happy holidays from The Arc of Massachusetts!
#12DaysofArcMass Day Eleven: In November 2025, The Arc's CEO Maura Sullivan took part in the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities' new Meeting the Moment series.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Eleven: In November 2025, The Arc's CEO Maura Sullivan took part in the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities' new Meeting the Moment series.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
#12DaysofArcMass Day Ten: In October 2025, The Arc joined hundreds of advocates and the Massachusetts Make Hunger History Coalition at the State House to share stories, experiences, and perspectives on the detrimental effects of SNAP cuts.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Ten: In October 2025, The Arc joined hundreds of advocates and the Massachusetts Make Hunger History Coalition at the State House to share stories, experiences, and perspectives on the detrimental effects of SNAP cuts.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
#12DaysofArcMass Day Nine: In September 2025, The Arc hosted a briefing at the State House on the vital importance of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), featuring a panel of family and provider perspectives.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Nine: In September 2025, The Arc hosted a briefing at the State House on the vital importance of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), featuring a panel of family and provider perspectives.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
#12DaysofArcMass Day Eight: In August 2025, The Arc's Operation House Call program taught a class of over 170 students at Harvard Medical School, reaching second year medical and dental students with stories of lived experiences.
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Support inclusive healthcare: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Eight: In August 2025, The Arc's Operation House Call program taught a class of over 170 students at Harvard Medical School, reaching second year medical and dental students with stories of lived experiences.
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Support inclusive healthcare: thearcofmass.org/donate
#12DaysofArcMass Day Seven: In July 2025, The Arc and 130 members of The Arc community joined over 1,000 advocates in the ADA35 Boston march and rally, championing the rights included in the ADA and the protection of Medicaid.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Seven: In July 2025, The Arc and 130 members of The Arc community joined over 1,000 advocates in the ADA35 Boston march and rally, championing the rights included in the ADA and the protection of Medicaid.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
#12DaysofArcMass Day Six: In June 2025, The Arc testified in support of key priority bills for our community, including the expansion of Nicky's Law/Dana's Law and the bill removing archaic language from state laws.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Six: In June 2025, The Arc testified in support of key priority bills for our community, including the expansion of Nicky's Law/Dana's Law and the bill removing archaic language from state laws.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
NEW: On Wednesday, December 17, The Arc's Maura Sullivan and Nora Bent were honored to stand alongside dozens of legislators and advocates as Governor Maura Healey signed legislation to finally make the records of former state institution patients public.
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The Arc Celebrates Signing of Institutional Records Access Law - The Arc of Massachusetts
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.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
NEW: On Wednesday, December 17, The Arc's Maura Sullivan and Nora Bent were honored to stand alongside dozens of legislators and advocates as Governor Maura Healey signed legislation to finally make the records of former state institution patients public.
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thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc...
#12DaysofArcMass Day Five: In May 2025, The Arc hosted our 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, where we honored community champions and heard remarks from Governor Maura Healey and Senator Cindy Friedman.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Five: In May 2025, The Arc hosted our 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, where we honored community champions and heard remarks from Governor Maura Healey and Senator Cindy Friedman.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
LAST CALL: The Arc of Massachusetts will be closing donations to our food drive this Friday, December 19.
If you have anything to donate, stop by before 2:00PM on Friday.
Thank you to all who have donated so far!
If you have anything to donate, stop by before 2:00PM on Friday.
Thank you to all who have donated so far!
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
LAST CALL: The Arc of Massachusetts will be closing donations to our food drive this Friday, December 19.
If you have anything to donate, stop by before 2:00PM on Friday.
Thank you to all who have donated so far!
If you have anything to donate, stop by before 2:00PM on Friday.
Thank you to all who have donated so far!
#12DaysofArcMass Day Four: In April 2025, The Arc led the delegation of 70 advocates from Massachusetts as we attended the 2025 Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. - a gathering of over 900 advocates from across the country.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Four: In April 2025, The Arc led the delegation of 70 advocates from Massachusetts as we attended the 2025 Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. - a gathering of over 900 advocates from across the country.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
#12DaysofArcMass Day Three: In March 2025, a record turnout of over 600 advocates joined The Arc and MDDC at the State House for the 47th Annual Legislative Reception: "Safeguarding Our Rights through Advocacy."
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Three: In March 2025, a record turnout of over 600 advocates joined The Arc and MDDC at the State House for the 47th Annual Legislative Reception: "Safeguarding Our Rights through Advocacy."
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate