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The Arc of Massachusetts Advocating and supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
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Labor Day is about recognizing the people whose work keeps our communities moving.For people with IDD and autism, Direct...
09/07/2026

Labor Day is about recognizing the people whose work keeps our communities moving.

For people with IDD and autism, Direct Support Professionals are an essential part of that community.

DSPs provide support that helps people live, work, connect, participate, and thrive — from everyday routines to major milestones and everything in between.

Today, we celebrate their work. Every day, we advocate for the support and investment this essential workforce deserves.

Happy Labor Day — and thank you, DSPs, for all that you do. 🧡

At the end of July, and along with other organizations, members of The Arc's IDD-Autism Alliance sent a letter to Govern...
09/04/2026

At the end of July, and along with other organizations, members of The Arc's IDD-Autism Alliance sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey urging her to sign on to a nationwide statement reaffirming the Commonwealth's commitment to home-and-community based services (HCBS) in light of the concerning DOJ Olmstead memo.

We are proud to share that Governor Healey did sign this statement, along with 17 other states. You can see the letter here:http://thearcofmass.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-Governors-Letter-on-Olmstead-9.2026-.pdf

Thank you to Governor Maura Healey for her leadership on this issue, and to Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong, Disability Policy Consortium, Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC), Association for Autism and Neurodiversity, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, LEND Boston, MassFamilies, Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, and AFAM - Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts for signing on.

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Put your organization where your audience is.Transition Journeys 2026 brings together families, self-advocates, educator...
09/03/2026

Put your organization where your audience is.

Transition Journeys 2026 brings together families, self-advocates, educators, and human service professionals from across Massachusetts for a full day focused on the transition to adulthood.

Sponsorship gives your organization an opportunity to market your products and services directly to this audience while supporting an event that provides families with practical tools and resources for the future.

Interested in partnering with us? Explore the available opportunities at thearcofmass.org/conference

Join Leo Sarkissian for this session which will summarize the entire Future Planning Guide planning tool and delve deepe...
09/03/2026

Join Leo Sarkissian for this session which will summarize the entire Future Planning Guide planning tool and delve deeper into one of the sections. It will include time for questions. It should be a helpful session whether using one of the tools we have online or other tools, or thinking about planning.

Visit https://thearcofmass.org/future/planning/guide/ to learn more about the Future Planning Guide, including purchasing the guide or downloading a sample.

Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars

At The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference, attendees will be able to choose from over 20 workshops covering important topi...
09/02/2026

At The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference, attendees will be able to choose from over 20 workshops covering important topics - including "Protecting Benefits, Building Security: Financial and Estate Planning for Loved Ones with Disabilities."

General registration is now open; CEUs are available for professionals; and we have many different sponsorship levels to choose from.

Learn more and register at thearcofmass.org/conference

At The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference, attendees will be able to choose from over 20 workshops covering important topi...
09/02/2026

At The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference, attendees will be able to choose from over 20 workshops covering important topics - including "Getting There: Transportation Training, Supports, and Update on Blue Envelope Program"

General registration is now open; CEUs are available for professionals; and we have many different sponsorship levels to choose from.

Learn more and register at thearcofmass.org/conference

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently developing policies regarding the use of cameras in the comm...
09/01/2026

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently developing policies regarding the use of cameras in the common areas of group homes.

To ensure these policies reflect the needs and perspectives of those they affect most, DDS and The Arc of Massachusetts are collaborating to host a virtual Town Hall specifically for families.

This session is an opportunity for you to share your feedback, voice your concerns, and ask questions directly to DDS leadership. Your input is vital to this process.

To reach a wide audience, we are hosting two identical Zoom sessions:

- Tuesday, September 15, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Register for these sessions at https://thearcofmass.org/webinars

What do the Real Lives Law and DDS regulations say about self-direction budgets?What can you do if you disagree with you...
09/01/2026

What do the Real Lives Law and DDS regulations say about self-direction budgets?

What can you do if you disagree with your budget amount?

Join this informative webinar for a discussion about the budget planning process and your right to appeal budget decisions. Panelists will share what they have learned from the law and regulations, as well as their professional experience and lived experience.

Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars

Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs Team and Brianna Zimmerman, Voting Rights Advocate at the Disability La...
08/31/2026

Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs Team and Brianna Zimmerman, Voting Rights Advocate at the Disability Law Center (DLC) and REV UP MA, for this informative webinar to help prepare you for the 2026 Statewide Election happening this November.

We will also allow time to answer your questions. This will be a practical, informative opportunity to know your voting rights and some of the issues that will be covered in the November state election!

Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars

"So well organized! So many wonderful vendors and speakers with lots of knowledge. I wish I had even more time to attend...
08/31/2026

"So well organized! So many wonderful vendors and speakers with lots of knowledge. I wish I had even more time to attend more sessions of interest."

Registration is now open for The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference.

CEUs for educators and Wordly translation services will be available.

Register: thearcofmass.org/conference

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