For over sixty-five years The Arc of Opportunity has been a Civil and Human Rights Movement Supporting Individuals with Disabilities and their Families in the North Central region of Massachusetts. We are the largest national community-based organization advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our person-focused programs are designed to support the unique abilities and circumstances of each individual and to assist them in finding their place within their community.
- Day Supports
- Employment Supports
- Recreation Supports
- Family Supports
- Home Supports
The Arc of Opportunity continues to grow and adapt to the challenges that individuals with disabilities face in their daily lives as well as the changes in the larger world around them.
Learn more about the Arc of Opportunity
Our Mission
To create and support lifetime opportunities in the community for individuals with disabilities and their families to reach their fullest potential and to enhance quality of life.
History
The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts has a rich history and has seen many changes over its lifetime due to our progressive nature and desire to continually strengthen the supports offered.
Meet the Board
Learn more about the members of The Arc of Opportunity's dedicated Board of Directors.
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The acronym "IDD" is used to describe a group that includes either people with both ID and another DD.
The supports that people with IDD need to meet their goals vary in intensity from intermittent to pervasive.