The Arc of East Middlesex is a non-profit charitable corporation founded in 1954 by parents of children with mental retardation.

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While we now go by The Arc of East Middlesex, our legal name remains EMARC - East Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. 

Our mission is to provide and promote services and supports for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families. We annually serve over 500 people from Burlington, Everett, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose,   North Reading, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield and Woburn,

 

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Overview of the services The Arc of East Middlesex provides:

Residential Supports in 10 homes and three apartments staffed by The Arc of East Middlesex and for individuals living independently

Job Training and Paid Work in a sheltered workshop setting at The Arc of East Middlesex

Employment Opportunities at supervised sites in the community including the Salvation Army, The Gap, and a Coffee Bar at the Burbank YMCA in Reading

Job Placement services for individuals seeking competitive employment

The Center for Emerging Artists which explores and fosters the artistic talents of individuals with disabilities. Artwork created by participants is sold through the Center, through local exhibits and at local gift shops.

School to Work Transition Services for High School Students

Respite Care to support families caring for their sons and daughters with developmental disabilities at home

Family Support Groups for parents and siblings of people with disabilities

A Successful Parenting Program for parents with cognitive limitations

Inclusion Training for Special Education administrators, teachers and parents

Support for Seniors, a monthly education and support group for elder caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. Guest speakers cover topics including health care coverage, depression and Social Security benefits.

Recreation Programs held independently and in cooperation with local schools and YMCAs. Activities include integrated sports, Special Olympics training and teams, crafts, music therapy, cooking, outings and special events.

In response to the growing need to teach older teens and young adults the skills they need as they Journey to Independence, we offer the Real World House.

While many of our programs are funded through contracts with the Department of Mental Retardation, the contracts do not fully cover the costs of our programs. Community support is therefore vital to our ability to fully serve the children and adults with developmental disabilities who participate in The Arc of East Middlesex's programs.

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