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Pathways to Friendship is a collaboration between DDS and The Arc of Massachusetts promoting social inclusion and building connections to reduce isolation and loneliness for people with disabilities.

✨ Pathways to Friendship 2026 Forum: Foundations of Friendship ✨Register: https://bit.ly/Pathways2026ForumJoin Pathways ...
04/20/2026

✨ Pathways to Friendship 2026 Forum: Foundations of Friendship ✨

Register: https://bit.ly/Pathways2026Forum

Join Pathways to Friendship and The Arc of Massachusetts on Thursday, June 11, 2026 for an inspiring day of connection, learning, and hands-on experiences focused on building meaningful relationships between people with and without disabilities.

This event is for everyone- community organizations, staff, families and people with disabilities.

We’re honored to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Ann Turnbull, a nationally recognized leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities, known for her groundbreaking work in family support, inclusive communities, and quality of life.

📍 Location: The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Constellation Ballroom)

🗓 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

A special thank you to Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services for their generous support of Pathways to Friendship.

For more information, contact Rachel Hayward at rhayward@arcmass.org

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful and energizing day! 💛

Camps and Recreation are natural places to build friendships! Here is a helpful resource for camps, recreation programs,...
04/17/2026

Camps and Recreation are natural places to build friendships! Here is a helpful resource for camps, recreation programs, and youth-serving organizations from our friends at MERGE Inclusion Consulting:

Building Inclusive Camp & Recreation Communities
An on-demand training focused on practical inclusion strategies.

Learn more: bit.ly/MERGEcamp

Pathways presented to almost two hundred 6th graders at McDevitt Middle School on Monday. Our amazing co-presenters with...
04/17/2026

Pathways presented to almost two hundred 6th graders at McDevitt Middle School on Monday. Our amazing co-presenters with lived experience, Robert and Jonathan, helped the students understand disability as a natural part of human diversity and the need for friendships with all different types of people!

Plugged In Band's all ages, all abilities, monthly open mic is taking place tonight Thursday April 16th from 6-8:30pm at...
04/16/2026

Plugged In Band's all ages, all abilities, monthly open mic is taking place tonight Thursday April 16th from 6-8:30pm at the Center at the Heights at 300 Hillside Ave. in Needham. All ages, all abilities and all musical skills are welcome.

- Free pizza along with puzzles and crafts
-A great opportunity to make music and friends

More information at https://www.pluggedinband.org/pathways-to-music-open-mic.

04/10/2026

Wanted to share about another great sensory-friendly and Free event from our friends at the JFK Library and Museum: Space Day! Tue, Apr 21 2026, 10am - 4pm

Wondering what we do at Pathways to Friendship? Reach out to us for Free trainings, resources, and consultations to supp...
04/10/2026

Wondering what we do at Pathways to Friendship? Reach out to us for Free trainings, resources, and consultations to support social inclusion!

✨ Pathways to Friendship 2026 Forum: Foundations of Friendship ✨Register: https://bit.ly/Pathways2026ForumJoin Pathways ...
04/09/2026

✨ Pathways to Friendship 2026 Forum: Foundations of Friendship ✨

Register: https://bit.ly/Pathways2026Forum

Join Pathways to Friendship and The Arc of Massachusetts on Thursday, June 11, 2026 for an inspiring day of connection, learning, and hands-on experiences focused on building meaningful relationships between people with and without disabilities.

This event is for everyone- community organizations, staff, families and people with disabilities.

We’re honored to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Ann Turnbull, a nationally recognized leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities, known for her groundbreaking work in family support, inclusive communities, and quality of life.

📍 Location: The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Constellation Ballroom)
🗓 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

A special thank you to Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services for their generous support of Pathways to Friendship.

For more information, contact Rachel Hayward at rhayward@arcmass.org

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful and energizing day! 💛

03/26/2026

Today is International Social Prescribing Day! Social prescribing is a healthcare approach that recognizes the importance of relationships and connections for our wellbeing. Healthcare providers might prescribe an art class, volunteerism or joining a hiking group.
In honor of today here's a video highlighting a beautiful friendship developed through a running group!

Our Building Belonging Grant Partners (https://thearcofmass.org/friendship/ ) MCS and It Takes a Village held a wonderfu...
03/24/2026

Our Building Belonging Grant Partners (https://thearcofmass.org/friendship/ ) MCS and It Takes a Village held a wonderful, inclusive, games day for their local Russian community this past weekend!

Join our community partner, It Takes a Village, for a fun Community Game Day for the Russian speaking community near Hun...
03/19/2026

Join our community partner, It Takes a Village, for a fun Community Game Day for the Russian speaking community near Huntington, MA!

When: This Saturday March 21, 2-4pm
Where: It Takes a Village: 2 East Main St, Huntington MA 01050

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