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Northeast Arc Celebrates Inclusion, Raises More Than $550,000 at An Evening of Changing Lives
During the event, Northeast Arc honored longtime advocates Joan McGrath and Rick Lord with Changing Lives Awards, in recognition of their contributions to the organization.
Using the Brick to Support Focus and Emotional Well‑Being
The Brick is a $59 NFC-enabled device designed to help users take control of their screen time
An Amazing Success Story for Northeast Arc
Read more in the Daily Item.
‘Start of a Really Great Thing:’ Northeast Arc, Swampscott Rec Department Team Up
Read more in the Swampscott Tides
Meta Glasses Can Empower Independence, but Raise Privacy Concerns
These glasses can interpret surroundings, translate languages, and offer real-time information using onboard AI and cloud-based processing. Despite their rich features, concerns around privacy and response accuracy limit the potential of this wearable as an assistive device.
Presume My Competence: Please Talk to Me, Not Around Me
Not communicating directly with those who have disabilities is one of the most common forms of disability stigma.
Northeast Arc Program Equips Educators with Skills to Support Transition-age Students
In March 2025, Northeast Arc’s Community Resource Center launched the Northeast Transition Collaborative Network (NTCN), with the goal of unifying resources, providing training, and creating a collaborative space for everyone involved in the person-centered transition process from school to adult services in the Northeast region of Massachusetts
Northeast Arc Receives Transformative Gift from Dick and Gail Jauron
The gift is the largest in Northeast Arc’s 72-year history
Northeast Arc Receives Grant to Fund Employment Opportunities for Young Adults with Disabilities
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $900,000 in grant funding for six organizations across Massachusetts to provide job training, employment placement, and post-placement services for 116 young adults with disabilities.
Northeast Arc Will Honor Rick Lord and Joan McGrath at An Evening of Changing Lives
“The Changing Lives award recognizes both Rick and Joan’s dedication to Northeast Arc and their commitment in helping the organization create inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities,” said Jo Ann Simons, President and CEO, Northeast Arc.
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