The Arc of Massachusetts
Individual and Family ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Arc of Massachusetts is a professional nonprofit organization focused on advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families. Its work centers on influencing state and federal policy and securing funding to expand community-based supports, with an emphasis on social inclusion, self-determination, and equitable access across society. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the organization serves individuals and families in the IDD community and collaborates with others to advance programs and services that improve daily life and opportunities for independence. Recent activity highlights the organization’s ongoing program development and public engagement, including leadership appointments and new initiatives aimed at aging caregivers and families seeking future care planning. In the broader landscape of human services, The Arc of Massachusetts positions itself as a key advocacy and service-oriented body within the industry of individual and family services, working to enhance supports and system-level outcomes for its constituents.