The Arc of Massachusetts
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Thank you to Senator Jo Comerford (pictured) and Representative Susannah Whipps for sponsoring this legislation and to Committee Chairs Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Kenneth Gordon for holding this hearing.
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Thank you to Senator Jo Comerford (pictured) and Representative Susannah Whipps for sponsoring this legislation and to Committee Chairs Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Kenneth Gordon for holding this hearing.
The Arc’s Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Nora Bent testified before the state’s Joint Committee on Education about our priority bill “An act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families” (H.752/S.313).
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Arc’s Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Nora Bent testified before the state’s Joint Committee on Education about our priority bill “An act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families” (H.752/S.313).
This year's budget will have real consequences for individuals with disabilities and the critical workforce that supports them.
Federal funding shifts are putting unprecedented pressure on the state and without strong advocacy, essential services could be put at risk. Now is the time to act.
Federal funding shifts are putting unprecedented pressure on the state and without strong advocacy, essential services could be put at risk. Now is the time to act.
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This year's budget will have real consequences for individuals with disabilities and the critical workforce that supports them.
Federal funding shifts are putting unprecedented pressure on the state and without strong advocacy, essential services could be put at risk. Now is the time to act.
Federal funding shifts are putting unprecedented pressure on the state and without strong advocacy, essential services could be put at risk. Now is the time to act.
Join CEO and parent-caregiver Maura Sullivan as she facilitates honest conversations with three inspiring caregivers.
This panel offers an opportunity to honor caregivers in our community while we gain a deeper appreciation for their extraordinary everyday efforts.
Reg... thearcofmass.org/webinars
This panel offers an opportunity to honor caregivers in our community while we gain a deeper appreciation for their extraordinary everyday efforts.
Reg... thearcofmass.org/webinars
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join CEO and parent-caregiver Maura Sullivan as she facilitates honest conversations with three inspiring caregivers.
This panel offers an opportunity to honor caregivers in our community while we gain a deeper appreciation for their extraordinary everyday efforts.
Reg... thearcofmass.org/webinars
This panel offers an opportunity to honor caregivers in our community while we gain a deeper appreciation for their extraordinary everyday efforts.
Reg... thearcofmass.org/webinars
Join The Arc of Massachusetts and Seven Hills for an interactive session to learn the best ways to advocate for the benefits and services that make a difference in your family's lives.
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 - 7:30PM
81 Hope Ave, Worcester, MA
RSVP: https://bit.ly/advo-rsvp
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 - 7:30PM
81 Hope Ave, Worcester, MA
RSVP: https://bit.ly/advo-rsvp
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Join The Arc of Massachusetts and Seven Hills for an interactive session to learn the best ways to advocate for the benefits and services that make a difference in your family's lives.
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 - 7:30PM
81 Hope Ave, Worcester, MA
RSVP: https://bit.ly/advo-rsvp
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 - 7:30PM
81 Hope Ave, Worcester, MA
RSVP: https://bit.ly/advo-rsvp
As the holiday season approaches, we will continue to accept donations at our office:
📍217 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
⏰Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Please stop by to make a donation of non-perishable items.
📍217 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
⏰Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Please stop by to make a donation of non-perishable items.
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
As the holiday season approaches, we will continue to accept donations at our office:
📍217 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
⏰Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Please stop by to make a donation of non-perishable items.
📍217 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
⏰Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Please stop by to make a donation of non-perishable items.
Today, The Arc delivered the first round of food donations from our ongoing food drive to a local pantry, supporting individuals and families in need.
A heartfelt thank you to our staff and community members who have donated so far! You are making a real difference in the lives of others.
A heartfelt thank you to our staff and community members who have donated so far! You are making a real difference in the lives of others.
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today, The Arc delivered the first round of food donations from our ongoing food drive to a local pantry, supporting individuals and families in need.
A heartfelt thank you to our staff and community members who have donated so far! You are making a real difference in the lives of others.
A heartfelt thank you to our staff and community members who have donated so far! You are making a real difference in the lives of others.
Preparations are underway for the FY27 State Budget.
We must come together as a community to ensure critical funding is preserved.
- Ensuring no cuts to Chapter 257 rates to fund the workforce
- Protecting Medicaid-funded LTSS
- Ensuring people with IDD + autism do not lose eligibility to services
We must come together as a community to ensure critical funding is preserved.
- Ensuring no cuts to Chapter 257 rates to fund the workforce
- Protecting Medicaid-funded LTSS
- Ensuring people with IDD + autism do not lose eligibility to services
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Preparations are underway for the FY27 State Budget.
We must come together as a community to ensure critical funding is preserved.
- Ensuring no cuts to Chapter 257 rates to fund the workforce
- Protecting Medicaid-funded LTSS
- Ensuring people with IDD + autism do not lose eligibility to services
We must come together as a community to ensure critical funding is preserved.
- Ensuring no cuts to Chapter 257 rates to fund the workforce
- Protecting Medicaid-funded LTSS
- Ensuring people with IDD + autism do not lose eligibility to services
TOMORROW: Join The Arc for a webinar on how the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting SNAP. We'll share up-to-date information, state resources, and advocacy tools.
Can't attend live? Register and a recording will be shared with you.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Can't attend live? Register and a recording will be shared with you.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
TOMORROW: Join The Arc for a webinar on how the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting SNAP. We'll share up-to-date information, state resources, and advocacy tools.
Can't attend live? Register and a recording will be shared with you.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Can't attend live? Register and a recording will be shared with you.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
We're pleased to see today's court ruling requiring USDA to use its contingency funds to cover at least partial SNAP benefits for November.
However, there are still numerous questions about when benefits will be released. We are still bracing for a gap in benefits for SNAP recipients in November.
However, there are still numerous questions about when benefits will be released. We are still bracing for a gap in benefits for SNAP recipients in November.
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We're pleased to see today's court ruling requiring USDA to use its contingency funds to cover at least partial SNAP benefits for November.
However, there are still numerous questions about when benefits will be released. We are still bracing for a gap in benefits for SNAP recipients in November.
However, there are still numerous questions about when benefits will be released. We are still bracing for a gap in benefits for SNAP recipients in November.
The Arc of Massachusetts invites you to a webinar on how the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and what that means for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Arc of Massachusetts invites you to a webinar on how the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and what that means for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
LAST CALL: Share your experiences with services, supports, and advocacy in The Arc's Fall 2025 Survey.
We will be closing the survey this weekend, so this is the last chance to have your feedback heard!
thearcofmass.org/survey
We will be closing the survey this weekend, so this is the last chance to have your feedback heard!
thearcofmass.org/survey
October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
LAST CALL: Share your experiences with services, supports, and advocacy in The Arc's Fall 2025 Survey.
We will be closing the survey this weekend, so this is the last chance to have your feedback heard!
thearcofmass.org/survey
We will be closing the survey this weekend, so this is the last chance to have your feedback heard!
thearcofmass.org/survey
In Massachusetts, more than 1 million people, including individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly, rely on SNAP and could go hungry without these benefits.
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In Massachusetts, more than 1 million people, including individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly, rely on SNAP and could go hungry without these benefits.
Today, our Government Affairs team joined hundreds of advocates, organized by the Massachusetts Make Hunger History Coalition at the State House to share stories, experiences, and perspectives on the detrimental effects of the looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Today, our Government Affairs team joined hundreds of advocates, organized by the Massachusetts Make Hunger History Coalition at the State House to share stories, experiences, and perspectives on the detrimental effects of the looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Join with The Arc of Massachusetts in giving back to the community through The Arc's Food Drive.
Bring nonperishable foods (eg., canned foods, pasta, rice - anything shelf-stable) to The Arc's Waltham office Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 2:00PM.
Bring nonperishable foods (eg., canned foods, pasta, rice - anything shelf-stable) to The Arc's Waltham office Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 2:00PM.
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join with The Arc of Massachusetts in giving back to the community through The Arc's Food Drive.
Bring nonperishable foods (eg., canned foods, pasta, rice - anything shelf-stable) to The Arc's Waltham office Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 2:00PM.
Bring nonperishable foods (eg., canned foods, pasta, rice - anything shelf-stable) to The Arc's Waltham office Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 2:00PM.
Food is not optional. It is dignity, stability, and survival.
No one should go hungry. Congress must act now to prevent millions from going hungry if SNAP Benefits run out.
Take action to protect SNAP: https://action.thearc.org/Uw7hIhY
No one should go hungry. Congress must act now to prevent millions from going hungry if SNAP Benefits run out.
Take action to protect SNAP: https://action.thearc.org/Uw7hIhY
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Food is not optional. It is dignity, stability, and survival.
No one should go hungry. Congress must act now to prevent millions from going hungry if SNAP Benefits run out.
Take action to protect SNAP: https://action.thearc.org/Uw7hIhY
No one should go hungry. Congress must act now to prevent millions from going hungry if SNAP Benefits run out.
Take action to protect SNAP: https://action.thearc.org/Uw7hIhY
SNAP Benefits are set to expire on November 1. 1 million people in Massachusetts rely on SNAP - including 300,000 people with disabilities.
Join The Arc of Massachusetts in our food drive to help those who need it most.
Join The Arc of Massachusetts in our food drive to help those who need it most.
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
SNAP Benefits are set to expire on November 1. 1 million people in Massachusetts rely on SNAP - including 300,000 people with disabilities.
Join The Arc of Massachusetts in our food drive to help those who need it most.
Join The Arc of Massachusetts in our food drive to help those who need it most.
The Massachusetts Senate has passed legislation that has been a priority for The Arc since we helped pass the special commission on the history of state institutions. We are grateful to Alex Green for his determination in spearheading this effort. Here is CEO Maura Sullivan's statement:
October 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Massachusetts Senate has passed legislation that has been a priority for The Arc since we helped pass the special commission on the history of state institutions. We are grateful to Alex Green for his determination in spearheading this effort. Here is CEO Maura Sullivan's statement:
TOMORROW: Creating a Home will build on the previous session by exploring alternative housing models, access to services and technology that support independent living, person-centered planning for housing that meets your needs, circles of support, and other key areas.
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
TOMORROW: Creating a Home will build on the previous session by exploring alternative housing models, access to services and technology that support independent living, person-centered planning for housing that meets your needs, circles of support, and other key areas.
We are excited to share that four of our priority bills were recently reported out of the Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities: Universal Changing Tables, Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Healthcare Standards, and Tommy's Law.
October 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We are excited to share that four of our priority bills were recently reported out of the Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities: Universal Changing Tables, Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Healthcare Standards, and Tommy's Law.
Happy Diwali from The Arc of Massachusetts! May the festival of lights bring you peace and prosperity.
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Diwali from The Arc of Massachusetts! May the festival of lights bring you peace and prosperity.
NEW: CEO Maura Sullivan joined The Boston Globe's Shirley Leung for an episode of her podcast Say More. Tune into their important conversation: "Tylenol, Autism, and Mom Blame."
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TL4DtPFnRGkfyQgncGnlS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJATvcqterg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TL4DtPFnRGkfyQgncGnlS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJATvcqterg
October 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEW: CEO Maura Sullivan joined The Boston Globe's Shirley Leung for an episode of her podcast Say More. Tune into their important conversation: "Tylenol, Autism, and Mom Blame."
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TL4DtPFnRGkfyQgncGnlS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJATvcqterg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TL4DtPFnRGkfyQgncGnlS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJATvcqterg
We want to hear from you! Take The Arc's Fall 2025 Survey.
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing. All responses w... thearcofmass.org/survey
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing. All responses w... thearcofmass.org/survey
October 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We want to hear from you! Take The Arc's Fall 2025 Survey.
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing. All responses w... thearcofmass.org/survey
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing. All responses w... thearcofmass.org/survey
On Monday, October 20, join CEO Maura Sullivan for a panel discussion about the importance of employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
October 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On Monday, October 20, join CEO Maura Sullivan for a panel discussion about the importance of employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
NEW: We want to hear from you! Take our Fall 2025 Survey.
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing.
TAKE THE SURVEY: thearcofmass.org/survey
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing.
TAKE THE SURVEY: thearcofmass.org/survey
October 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
NEW: We want to hear from you! Take our Fall 2025 Survey.
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing.
TAKE THE SURVEY: thearcofmass.org/survey
This survey seeks to understand your experiences with access and overall satisfaction with services and supports, as well as the work of The Arc through our advocacy education and resource sharing.
TAKE THE SURVEY: thearcofmass.org/survey