A 3-Part Webinar Series
Join The Arc’s Government Affairs team for a series of webinars where they will dive deeper into The Arc’s priority bills for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Over the course of three webinars, which will each focus on one specific issue area, attendees will learn more about each bill that The Arc is working on and how they can get involved. You can register for any or all of these sessions. If you cannot attend live, register anyway; recordings and slides will be shared with all who register.
Thursday, June 5 at noon: Uplifting the Workforce Legislation
- Workforce Incentives
- Turning 22 Accountability
- Family Members as Paid Caregivers
- Nicky’s Law Expansion
- Loan Repayment
Thursday, June 26 at noon: Health Equity Legislation
- Healthcare Standards
- MassHealth ABA Coverage
- Preventing Discrimination in Healthcare
- Tommy’s Law
Thursday, July 10 at noon: Community Inclusion & Empowerment Legislation
- Supported Decision-Making
- Police Training
- Blue Envelope
- Universal Changing Tables
- Archaic Language
A long history of empowering people
Founded in 1954 and formerly known as EMARC, Communitas has a long track record of advocating passionately while compassionately delivering services for people with disabilities that expand opportunities, empower people, support independence and enrich lives.
Values we live by
Commitment to our people
Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered support, programs and services for people with disabilities, across their lifespan and in their communities. We are inspired by and committed to our people as we meet their changing needs and create new pathways for growth.
Compassion for all
Communitas promotes compassion, equality, respect and community inclusion. We see people as people, and provide a place where everyone belongs, anyone can achieve, and each person plays a meaningful role.
Individualized for independence
Communitas is an agency of abilities, empowering people and inspiring dreams by erasing barriers, expanding opportunities, supporting independence and enriching lives. Our dedicated employees recognize the importance of self-determination and advocate passionately for each individual – so everyone has a choice and a voice.
Strength in teamwork
Communitas develops effective teams by engaging individuals and families as well as community partners and stakeholders – and by truly valuing everyone’s contributions. We’re committed to employee training and education that advances professional development and enhances our ability to support the people we serve.
High standards in everything we do
Communitas strives to exceed the highest standards of regulatory compliance and fiduciary transparency. And we promise to provide a safe, inviting, accessible, comfortable and secure environment for all.