Welcome to The Arc!

Supporting one person and one family at a time

Welcome to The Arc!

Supporting one person and one family at a time

Our Mission

To Advocate, Educate, and Explore Opportunities for
Personal Growth and Fulfillment

Our Local Impact

With your help, we are working every day to build a future of inclusive work, play, worship, community, travel, and more.

60 Years

DRIVING CHANGE AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

350+

INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES CURRENTLY BEING SERVED

15

COMMUNITIES SERVED IN THE MERRIMACK VALLEY AND SEACOAST AREA

What We Do

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GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY
Transforming legislation and numbers into real-life impact
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OUR INITIATIVES
Innovative programs on almost every aspect of community life
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OUR NETWORK
Hundreds of state & local chapters in communities across the US
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RESOURCES
Fact sheets, webinars, toolkits, and more on a variety of topics

How You Can Help

Become an Advocate Today!

We stand united with The Arc of Massachusetts and the National Arc movement to enhance the human and civil rights of all persons with disabilities. Join us in advocating for change today by taking action on current issues, bills, and policies. Click the link below to The Arc of Massachusetts advocacy page and find out where to start.

Check out What’s Happening

There’s a lot going on at The Arc! This is where you will find information on The Arc’s upcoming events including self-advocacy group meetings, transition workshops, recreation events, and other opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the Greater Haverhill-Newburyport area.

Keep Up With The Arc

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