The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 04/08/2026The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently developing policies regarding the use of cameras in 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 101
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 01/08/2026TWO WEEKS LEFT: Early bird pricing for The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference ends on August 15. Until August 15, general admission (without CEUs) is $95. After August 15, prices will increase to $125. Don't miss out on early bird pricing. Secure your spot today at thearcofmass.org/conference 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 31/07/2026NEW: Nora Bent is just leaving the State House now, and unfortunately, we have to share the disappointing news that neither the Healthcare Standards nor Tommy's Law amendments to the Primary Care bill were accepted. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 30/07/2026NEW: Nora Bent speaks with Representative Christine Barber about The Arc's Healthcare Standards priority. Take action NOW for this amendment and Tommy's Law: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/167... 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 30/07/2026NEW: CEO Maura Sullivan speaks with Representative Sean Garballey about The Arc's Healthcare Standards priority. Take action NOW for this amendment and Tommy's Law: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/167... 010
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 30/07/2026NEW: Nora Bent is back at the State House this morning for another full day of advocacy - and here's what you need to know. ✅ Exciting news on vital protections secured in the PROTECT Act ✅ A reminder: only a few hours left to take action here: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/167... 110
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 29/07/2026BREAKING: Nora Bent is back from the State House with an URGENT call to action. We have LESS THAN 24 HOURS to take action for Healthcare Standards and Tommy's Law. This may be our last opportunity for this legislative session to advance these priorities. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 29/07/2026NEW: It's all hands on deck for the Government Affairs team at the State House this week! It's the end of the formal session on July 31... but what does that mean? How does that shape our work, this week and beyond? 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 26/07/2026NEW: CEO Maura Sullivan reflects on the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - including how far we have come, the progress we have made, and how much further we have to go - and why we need you to stand alongside us more than ever. 011
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 11/07/2026"This acknowledgment of my work, doing my best to tell the awesome story the writers on The Pitt gave Becca to tell, also seems like an acknowledgment of me and that it's OK to be autistic, di... www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-fea…hollywoodreporter.comTal Anderson on Her First Emmy Nomination: “It’s OK to be Autistic, Disabled and Different”The 'Pitt' star received a nod for best guest actress for her portrayal of Becca King in the HBO drama. 031
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 02/07/2026We are excited to welcome Leela Uppaluri to our Operation House Call (OHC) team for the summer. Leela will be working with our family engagement team on the OHC Sibling Network, a place for sibli... thearcofmass.org/post/introducing-o…thearcofmass.orgIntroducing Our New Operation House Call Intern: Welcome Leela Uppaluri - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 001
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 01/07/2026On June 30, 2026, the Conference Committee released their final version of the FY27 State Budget – and it included all of The Arc of Massachusetts' budget priorities across th... thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc-of-ma…thearcofmass.orgThe Arc of Massachusetts Analysis: Conference Committee and Final FY27 State Budget Wrap-Up - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 122
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 26/06/2026On Thursday, June 25, The Arc of Massachusetts announced the appointment of Monica Garlick as the organization's first director of external affairs. In this role, Garlick will oversee the organizat... thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc-of-ma…thearcofmass.orgThe Arc of Massachusetts Appoints a New Director of External Affairs - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 23/06/2026Last week brought 2 devastating updates from Washington, but we are already fighting back. Keep reading to learn what you can expect from The Arc as we navigate this.. thearcofmass.org/post/how-the-arc-i…thearcofmass.orgHow The Arc Is Responding to Recent Changes to the Department of Education, DOJ Olmstead Opinion - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 011
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 21/06/2026Happy Father's Day to all of the incredible dads in The Arc of Massachusetts community! 010
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 19/06/2026On top of the Trump Administration’s reckless dismantling of the Department of Education, the Department of Justice has issued a legal memo that attacks the core right of disabled people to live independently in their communities. 133
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 16/06/2026Today, the Trump administration dismantled the foundations of educational equity. By stripping the Department of Education of its authority over the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the Office for Civil Rights, 201
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 16/06/2026We have a full slate of webinars this month at The Arc, covering topics including legislative advocacy, succession planning, autism policy, and Turning 22. Can't make it live? Register and you'll receive a recording. Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 13/06/2026On June 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released their "interim final rule," detailing Medicaid work requirements. Check out our new fact sheet for the full breakdown. thearcofmass.org/post/fact-sheet-up…thearcofmass.orgFact Sheet: Update on Federal Medicaid Work Requirements - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 010
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 11/06/2026On Tuesday, June 9, The Arc of Massachusetts hosted a first of its kind, statewide Mobile Crisis Training Symposium. thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc-of-ma…thearcofmass.orgThe Arc of Massachusetts Hosts First of Its Kind, Statewide Mobile Crisis Training Symposium - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 04/06/2026NEW: On June 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued their interim final rule regarding how states are to implement Medicaid work requirements. thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc-of-ma…thearcofmass.orgThe Arc of Massachusetts Statement on Medicaid Work Requirements Included in New Interim Final Rule - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 24/05/2026Voting is a fundamental right. However, new federal proposals and ongoing changes to voting policies are raising concerns about whether voting will remain truly accessi... thearcofmass.org/post/fact-sheet-un…thearcofmass.orgFact Sheet: Understanding Voting Rights and Current Threats to Access for the Disability Community - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 120
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 23/05/2026"The loss of these trusted caregivers 'would likely result in service disruptions and a reduced ability for individuals with IDD and autism to live safely and with dignity in community-based programs,' The Arc of Massach... www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/19/metr…bostonglobe.comPatient care will face ‘crisis’ if Trump ends TPS for Haiti, new report from Mass. lawmakers says - The Boston GlobeHaitian health care workers provide crucial services in Massachusetts, especially to older adults and people with disabilities. 011
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 22/05/2026NEW: The results from Senate Budget week are here. Here's a quick summary of what you need to know. Read more: thearcofmass.org/post/fy27-state-bu… 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 22/05/2026ICYMI: This week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed The Arc's priority Blue Envelope bill! Learn more: thearcofmass.org/post/massachusetts… 001
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 15/05/2026"4 of the 5 episodes released so far include use of the R-word in casual dialogue. It gets lobbed as an easy insult that turns disability into something worth mocking. Those lines could have been rewritten in seconds. The h... www.teenvogue.com/story/euphoria-se…teenvogue.comEuphoria Season 3 Is Normalizing the R-Word Again. Young People Deserve Better.When a slur becomes casual, exclusion can also slowly become casual. 001
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 14/05/2026The Arc of Massachusetts is proud to hold a Mobile Crisis Training Symposium focused on adults with autism. This idea came directly from our Government Affairs Committee, who shared their own experiences about adults with profound autism, 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 14/05/2026Whether in HBO's Euphoria (one of the channel's most watched series of all time), or the highly viral Roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix, the r-word is being used with devastating frequency in media recently, reaching millions of viewers around the world every time it is uttered. 211
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 13/05/2026ACT NOW: Nearly 500 of you have taken action so far. Let's keep it going! Ask your Senator to cosponsor The Arc's FY27 Senate budget amendments. TAKE ACTION: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/162... 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 11/05/2026ACT NOW: The next phase of state budget advocacy is here and we need you to take action again. Contact your Senator and ask them to cosponsor The Arc's FY27 Senate budget amendments: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/162... 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 09/05/2026On Tuesday, May 5, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Secretary Dr. Kiame Mahaniah announced the appointm... thearcofmass.org/post/executive-off…thearcofmass.orgExecutive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Announces Appointment of Allison Bovell-Ammon as Acting Undersecretary for Human Services - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 010
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 09/05/2026"Maura brings the urgency of social change to life. She challenges students to understand the systemic barriers faced by individuals with disabilities and underscores why advocacy is essential ... www.suffolk.edu/news-features/suffo…suffolk.eduAdvocating From The Heart - Suffolk University Magazine: Spring 2026As CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts—and as a parent—Maura Sullivan, MPA ’10, is an impassioned advocate for people living with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. 021
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 08/05/2026SAVE THE DATE! The Arc of Massachusetts will be hosting our 2026 Transition Conference - Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow - on Saturday, October 24. Visit thearcofmass.org/conference to learn more - and stay tuned: registration opens soon! 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 07/05/2026NEW: The Senate Ways and Means FY27 State Budget Proposal is here. Here's what you need to know. Read the full analysis and see the budget charts here: thearcofmass.org/post/the-arc-of-ma… 010
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 06/05/2026Over 550 of you have contacted your Senator in support of Amendment #6 (DDS Facilities) to the PROTECT Act. Let's keep the momentum going. We have one more day to take action. ACT NOW AND SHARE: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/162... 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 05/05/2026Happy Teacher Appreciation Day from The Arc of Massachusetts! Our incredible self-advocate co-teachers and parent instructors in Operation House Call are changing the future of healthcare for people with IDD and autism. Over 8,000 future medical professionals trained - and counting! 000
Reposted by The Arc of MassachusettsGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Massachusetts friends: Please urge your State Senator to support a PROTECT Act amendment that will include disability programs as “sensitive spaces” where ICE is unable to access without a warrant. It takes less than a minute using @thearcofmass.org tool: thearcofmass.quorum.us/campaign/162... 23925
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 05/05/2026𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘: 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 The Arc has worked closely with Senator Robyn Kennedy to file Amendment #6 to the PROTECT ACT, which would add DDS-licensed facilities and Day Habilitation programs as “sensitive spaces” where ICE is unable to access without a warrant. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 30/04/2026#ICYMI: The results of House budget week are in. Here's what you need to know. Read our full recap: thearcofmass.org/post/fy27-state-bu… 011
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 30/04/2026NEW: The results of House budget week are in. Here's what you need to know. - This is a tough budget year; relatively few amendments were accepted - 1 of The Arc's 7 amendments was accepted - Over 850 of you took action – thank you! - Our advocacy will continue with the Senatethearcofmass.orgFY27 State Budget Update: House Budget Week and Amendment Recap - The Arc of MassachusettsThrough 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. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 16/04/2026Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unveiled its FY27 budget proposal, following the Governor's version which was released in January. Our team is currently conducting a thorough analysis of the proposal to determine the impact on our community. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 14/04/2026ICYMI: CEO Maura Sullivan's new editorial for MassLive discusses how HBO Max's #ThePitt shines a light on "how far our actual medical system is from the 'gold standard' portrayed on screen" when it comes to care and accommodations for people with autism. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 14/04/2026NEW from CEO Maura Sullivan: "The Pitt has opened a door to public awareness. It’s time for Massachusetts officials to walk through that door and turn fictional portrayals into offscreen reality." www.masslive.com/opinion/2026...masslive.comWhat ‘The Pitt’ gets right and where Massachusetts health care falls short | Maura SullivanAs CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts, and a mother of two adult sons with autism and intellectual disabilities, watching Dr. Mel King on the TV program is a revelation. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 12/04/2026Happy Orthodox Easter from The Arc of Massachusetts to all who celebrate! 🐇 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 11/04/2026We've got a full slate of webinars coming up at The Arc, covering subjects like healthcare, the transition to adulthood, and self-direction. Learn more about these sessions and register at thearcofmass.org/webinars. 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 06/04/2026Jayden Christian is a dedicated self-advocate and an incredibly compelling speaker who shares her lived experience to advocate for individuals with IDD and autism. Learn more about Jayden: thearcofmass.org/post/advocacy-spot… 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 05/04/2026Happy Easter from The Arc of Massachusetts to all who celebrate! 🐇 000
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 04/04/2026Start your weekend with a new podcast: listen to CEO Maura Sullivan in conversation with The New England Council President and CEO James Brett o... www.newenglandcouncil.com/news-arti…newenglandcouncil.comNow Available: Episode 37 of “Inside the Corner Office” with Maura Sullivan, CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts - New England CouncilThis month’s episode of “Inside the Corner Office” is now available! 010
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 03/04/2026ACT NOW: Please take action and reach out to your Representative about two critical bills! The Nicky's Law Expansion bill and the Blue Envelope bill have both passed the Senate and are currently in the House Ways and Means Committee. 100
The Arc of Massachusetts @thearcofmass.org · 02/04/2026Happy World Autism Acceptance Day from The Arc of Massachusetts! Autism acceptance is more than awareness. It's a commitment to action, respect, and belonging. Today and every day, we reaffirm our belief in inclusion, dignity, and opportunities for all. 🧡 020