The United Arc provides advocacy and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Western Massachusetts.
We advocate for an inclusive society by building relationships with our elected officials and our wider community, and encouraging our members to do the same.
Valuing, respecting, including and recognizing the contributions of our citizens with disabilities.
The United Arc is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of Massachusetts and The Arc of the United States.
The United Arc recognizes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are defined by their own strengths, abilities and inherent value, not by their disability.
Programs at The United Arc
The United Arc provides advocacy and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Western Massachusetts.
Adult Services
The United Arc provides a variety of services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that promote personal well-being and self-fulfillment as individuals live and work in the community.
Family Support Services
The United Arc provides a flexible array of services for families that care for or include a family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Positive Parenting
The Positive Parenting Resource Center provides services and support families headed by parents with cognitive challenges, intellectual limitations or learning disabilities.
Self Advocacy
The United Arc sponsors two self-advocacy groups which offer peer support, leadership development, social events and learning opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
Featured Activities
361 Main Street, Athol, MA
Wednesday, August 8th 4:00-6:00pm
Join us for our annual Family Support Ice Cream Social! Make your own ice cream sundae and relax with other families at the North Quabbin Family Support Center!
Please RSVP by July 27 to Mary Rice at (413)774-5558 ext. 1006 so we can be sure to have enough ice cream for everyone!
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294 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Wednesday, June 20th 12:00-1:30pm
Training on Local Resources for Individuals with Autism
Meet every 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Come join the conversation & topics for discussion.
Contact Mary Rice at 413-774-5558 ext.1006
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Every 3rd Thursday
10:00-12:00pm & 6:00-7:30pm
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Come socialize with other caregivers and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or parent to a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to discuss ideas and gain valuable resources.
We added a daytime meeting to accommodate those who may want an additional meeting time or who cannot make it during the evening. You may join us for one or both monthly sessions! Refreshments will be provided.
No RSVP is required, but it is helpful for planning purposes. RSVP's can be made to Karon Parker at (978)249-4052 ext.1047
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Mission Statement
The United Arc supports people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the universal goals of inclusion, choice, and independence.