The Arc of Massachusetts
Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy of community supports and services. #AchieveWithUs
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- "This vote blocks many of the most damaging proposed cuts, keeps key disability programs level funded, and preserves the Department of Education's authority to enforce education laws. P... disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/05/trump-wa…
- Wednesday, February 4 was a red-letter day for Operation House Call, with two stellar teaching teams reaching over 100 students in one day at UMass Chan Medical School and Simmons University. thearcofmass.org/post/operation-hous…
- Registration is now open for the 48th Annual Legislative Reception: Protecting Our Lives: Now More than Ever! This year, we will be recognizing Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Jay Livingstone as our Legislators of the Year. Join us on March 10! Register: thearcofmass.org/legrec
- The Arc of Massachusetts is proud to announce that CEO Maura Sullivan and Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Nora Bent have been appointed to the inaugural Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
- NEW: The Arc's full analysis of Governor Healey's FY27 State Budget Proposal is now available. In the coming weeks, we will continue to work with partner organizations and legislators to determine needed amendments in the House and Senate budget debates. thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc...
- MONDAY: Join us for our FY27 State Budget proposal reaction webinar. We'll break down what the budget means for you. We will share our top priorities and give you a clear roadmap for advocacy in the months ahead. Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars
- Today, Governor Healey released her budget recommendation for FY27. Our advocacy efforts, incl. 1,700 of your letters, made a difference. The Gov. did hold the line on several line items, including workforce rates. However, some significant cuts have been proposed. thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc...
- "'The drumbeat and use of this word has been like nothing I've seen in a very long time,' said Katy Neas, the chief executive of The Arc of the United States. 'I think there's a perception of power, of 'I am powerful, therefore I c... nytimes.com/2026/01/26/us/r-wor…
- 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 ... thearcofmass.org/post/the-resource-r…
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- NEW: Governor Maura Healey has announced new changes aimed at relieving the financial and pro... thearcofmass.org/post/governor-maura…
- "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/...
- "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... hsph.harvard.edu/news/improving-heal…
- 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. thearcofmass.org/post/overview-of-20…
- "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... disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/05/medicaid…
- 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... thearcofmass.org/post/operation-hous…
- 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... thearcofmass.org/post/income-tax-exe…
- 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
- 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.
- #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!
- #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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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!
- #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
- #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
- Meet the December 2025 Operation House Call Family of the Month: The Ostrowsky Family! thearcofmass.org/post/operation-hous…
- 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.
- #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
- 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
- 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
- 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! thearcofmass.org/post/advocate-the-d…
- "A Dec. 5 email obtained by USA TODAY shows the agency ordered a significant portion of staffers in the Office for Civil Rights to come back later this month. In the 'return to duty... usatoday.com/story/news/politics…
- "The oversight is gone, the expertise has been dissolved, and basically, the referee has left the field. The goals of the federal administration are to continue to fragme... wgbh.org/news/education-news…
- Have you ever wondered what type of support your legislator's offices can provide? Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs team for an upcoming webinar on constituent services, featuring staff from Senator Ed Markey's office and from state Senator Sal DiDomenico's office.
- Giving Tuesday isn't over yet and your gift right now can push this day from good to extraordinary. If you haven't had a chance to give yet, there's still time. If you've already given, thank you! Consider sharing our campaign with a friend. It can 2x or 3x your impact. thearcofmass.org/donate
- The Arc of Massachusetts has been working tirelessly to protect disability rights at every level. When you join our Massachusetts community, you become part of a nationwide movement. A movement that sent nearly 700,000 letters to Congress this year. Join the movement: thearcofmass.org/donate
- A Special Message from CEO Maura Sullivan "The work we are doing is foundational to the infrastructure of our service system. We must do the advocacy, we must safeguard Medicaid, and we have to uplift our workforce.
