About the Arc of Greater Boston
The Arc of Greater Boston (The ArcGB) is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Started in 1945 by a small group of parents who wanted to provide support services to their children with special needs, The Arc of Greater Boston was the first organization of its kind in Boston.
We are a human services agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operated by a team of caring, professional staff. The Arc of G.B. serves people in all age ranges, from children to adult, with varying levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help persons with disabilities ensure that they receive the individualized services necessary in order to live up to their full potential. We strive to assist individuals in becoming productive members of their communities, while at the same time educating communities on the many positive qualities and attributes of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Service Area
Our geographic service area includes the city of Boston and its 13 surrounding cities and towns, including:
- Arlington
- Belmont
- Boston
- Brookline
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- Cambridge
- Chelsea
- Everett
- Malden
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- Somerville
- Watertown
- Winthrop
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The Growing Needs of our Consumers - what we are doing
- Increased self advocacy leadership forums
- Housing advocacy assistance and information source
- New education curriculum and teaching programs for families, care givers and professionals on all aspects of guardianship, advocacy and sibling education.
- Newly developed resource guide and contact information for further futures trainings.
How is the Arc of Greater Boston funded?
We are partially funded through contract grants from the Department of Mental Retardation. However, the majority of our operating revenue is derived from our membership fees, fund-raising events, private donations, bequests, and in memoriam gifts.
Is the Arc of Greater Boston affiliated with any other organizations?
The Arc of Greater Boston is an affiliate of the state and national Arc network. Together, we work to ensure that the rights of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are being upheld on all levels. We are also associated with many organizations within Greater Boston that provide support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through paid membership and direct collaborative involvement. The Arc of G.B. believes that with numbers comes strength, and with strength comes change. Therefore, we continuously strive to work in partnership with other human service and educational organizations.
