The 18 Chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts work to provide services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - such as Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, Autism, and cerebral palsy and their families on a case-by-case basis. Regional Chapters provide a variety of services to constituents in their service areas, including those listed below.
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Advocacy and case management:
- Advocacy services
- Case management
- Guardianship
- Representative payee
- Self-advocacy groups
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Children and Young Adults:
- After-school programs
- Child care
- Early Intervention
- Transition services / Transition planning
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Counseling:
- Adult services
- Early intervention
- Elder services
- Government Benefits
- Health services
- Transitional
- Mental health services ---------------------
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Day and Work programs and supports:
- Day Habilitation
- Day Programs
- Employment services
- Vocational services
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Education:
- Community Education
- Lending library
- School consultation and training
- School program or supports
- Special education advocacy ----------------------
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Family services:
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Financial:
- Estate planning
- Flexible funding
- Scholarships / Financial Assistance
- Wills and trusts -----------------------
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Parenting:
- Parent education
- Parent support groups
- Support and services for parents with cognitive disabilities
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Recreation:
- Social events and activities
- Summer programs
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Residential services & supports:
- In-home support
- Personal care assistance
- Shared living
- Supported living / Residential program
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Other:
- Brokering services
- Elder services
- Transportation
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