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.
"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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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.
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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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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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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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#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."
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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
Meet the December 2025 Operation House Call Family of the Month: The Ostrowsky Family!
https://thearcofmass.org/post/operation-house-call-december-2025-family-of-the-month-the-ostrowsky-family/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/operation-house-call-december-2025-family-of-the-month-the-ostrowsky-family/
Operation House Call: December 2025 Family of the Month - The Ostrowsky Family - 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 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Meet the December 2025 Operation House Call Family of the Month: The Ostrowsky Family!
https://thearcofmass.org/post/operation-house-call-december-2025-family-of-the-month-the-ostrowsky-family/
https://thearcofmass.org/post/operation-house-call-december-2025-family-of-the-month-the-ostrowsky-family/
Chag Sameach! Happy Hanukkah from The Arc of Massachusetts to all in our community who celebrate.
May love and light fill your heart this season.
May love and light fill your heart this season.
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Chag Sameach! Happy Hanukkah from The Arc of Massachusetts to all in our community who celebrate.
May love and light fill your heart this season.
May love and light fill your heart this season.
#12DaysofArcMass Day Two: In February 2025, The Arc kicked off our intensive Medicaid advocacy efforts, including fact sheets, social media campaigns, action alerts, and meetings with legislators like Congressman Jim McGovern.
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Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#12DaysofArcMass Day Two: In February 2025, The Arc kicked off our intensive Medicaid advocacy efforts, including fact sheets, social media campaigns, action alerts, and meetings with legislators like Congressman Jim McGovern.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
When harmful language makes headlines, you help us respond with action.
When policies threaten families, you help us protect them.
When people with disabilities are devalued, you help us lift them up.
If you are able, please make a gift today: thearcofmass.org/donate
When policies threaten families, you help us protect them.
When people with disabilities are devalued, you help us lift them up.
If you are able, please make a gift today: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
When harmful language makes headlines, you help us respond with action.
When policies threaten families, you help us protect them.
When people with disabilities are devalued, you help us lift them up.
If you are able, please make a gift today: thearcofmass.org/donate
When policies threaten families, you help us protect them.
When people with disabilities are devalued, you help us lift them up.
If you are able, please make a gift today: thearcofmass.org/donate
Over the next two weeks, we will be celebrating the #12DaysofArcMass.
Day One: In January 2025, The Arc held two events at the State House: a reception and orientation for the newly elected legislators and a briefing about profound autism.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Day One: In January 2025, The Arc held two events at the State House: a reception and orientation for the newly elected legislators and a briefing about profound autism.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
December 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Over the next two weeks, we will be celebrating the #12DaysofArcMass.
Day One: In January 2025, The Arc held two events at the State House: a reception and orientation for the newly elected legislators and a briefing about profound autism.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
Day One: In January 2025, The Arc held two events at the State House: a reception and orientation for the newly elected legislators and a briefing about profound autism.
Support our advocacy: thearcofmass.org/donate
The latest issue of The Arc's Advocate magazine is now available to read online.
Highlights include:
- A special spotlight on Operation House Call
- Advocacy forecast
- After I'm Gone preview
- And more!
https://thearcofmass.org/post/advocate-the-december-2025-issue-is-now-online/
Highlights include:
- A special spotlight on Operation House Call
- Advocacy forecast
- After I'm Gone preview
- And more!
https://thearcofmass.org/post/advocate-the-december-2025-issue-is-now-online/
Advocate: The December 2025 Issue Is Now Online - 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 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The latest issue of The Arc's Advocate magazine is now available to read online.
Highlights include:
- A special spotlight on Operation House Call
- Advocacy forecast
- After I'm Gone preview
- And more!
https://thearcofmass.org/post/advocate-the-december-2025-issue-is-now-online/
Highlights include:
- A special spotlight on Operation House Call
- Advocacy forecast
- After I'm Gone preview
- And more!
https://thearcofmass.org/post/advocate-the-december-2025-issue-is-now-online/