The Arc of Massachusetts

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

For the second year in a row, a record turnout of over 600 advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, March 10 to celebrate the 48th Annual Legislative Reception, filling both the Great Hall and the additional overflow space in the Grand Staircase.

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.

03/10/2026

READ: Governor Maura Healey's official proclamation of March 2026 as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is now available. Thank you to Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Kiame Mahaniah for presenting it at the Legislative Reception.

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.

03/10/2026

The State House had been experiencing internet connection issues, but the livestream is now working!

Tune in now to see the presentation of awards to our honorees and hear our call to action from The Arc's Nora Bent.

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/8KIIq6h4ofQ

Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=StatehouseADA

03/10/2026

Get to know the advocates joining us at to speak about the issues.

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/8KIIq6h4ofQ

Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=StatehouseADA

03/10/2026

Planning to watch on the livestream? Follow along with this program.

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/8KIIq6h4ofQ

Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=StatehouseADA

03/10/2026

Can't join us at the State House for ? Tune in via our livestream beginning around 10:30AM.

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/8KIIq6h4ofQ

Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=StatehouseADA

03/09/2026

This past Saturday, CEO Maura Sullivan and Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Nora Bent attended two different MassFamilies Leadership Series classes to share current advocacy priorities, talk about the legislative process, and more.

These were inspiring opportunities to strengthen our partnership with MassFamilies and connect with family leaders in the Northeast and Central regions. Thanks to everyone who attended!

03/09/2026

The Arc of Massachusetts is excited to have WCVB's Karen Anderson as our emcee at the Progress and Possibility Gala on March 26.

https://thearcofmass.org/post/progress-and-possibility-gala-meet-the-emcee-karen-anderson/

03/08/2026

REMINDER: A recent IRS Private Letter Ruling has expanded the "difficulty of care" income tax exclusion to include the Massachusetts Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program – a major change that will benefit many family caregivers.

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.

03/07/2026

Last week at the Boston Globe's 2026 Rare Disease Summit, The Arc of Massachusetts Board member Jayme Betts shared the reality of raising a child with Sotos syndrome.

For years, Jayme and her husband had to teach specialists, coordinate care, and fight a system that wasn't built for them. But Jayme is changing the record. Instead of waiting for the system to catch up, she is building the future herself.

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.

03/07/2026

LAST CHANCE: Register now to join The Arc and MDDC at the State House on Tuesday, March 10 for the 48th Annual Legislative Reception - Protecting Our Lives: Now More than Ever.

Register: thearcofmass.org/legrec