Advocacy for people with developmental disabilities is central to the mission of SNCARC. For more than half a century, SNCARC has steadily advanced causes such as better education, community awareness, meaningful employment, sports and social activities and expansion of residential options. Parents and caregivers began this movement and expanded it to the point where a professional staff was needed to manage all the programs. Parents and families continue to form the core of advocacy at SNCARC and in the community.

The SNCARC Board of Directors, the Family Support Advisory Council, Our Club (a self-advocacy group) and the Family Autism Steering Committee consider continuing and emerging issues that require public education, work with legislators, and provide other means of advocacy. The professional staff is available to provide advocacy on behalf of individuals and groups who need programs and services. Check out the links to THE ARC OF MASSACHUSETTS, AFAM (Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts) and other ADVOCACY organizations too.

You can also take action by writing to your legislators.

The link below will provide you with the information you need:

Please contact SNCARC if you have advocacy concerns or if you want to volunteer to help with advocacy on behalf of people with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. To learn more about the history of SNCARC and its advocacy efforts, click on HISTORY.

South Norfolk County Arc
789 Clapboardtree St.
Westwood, MA  02090
Email: DWOOD@SNCARC.ORG
Phone: 781-762-4001 Fax: 781-461-5950
South Norfolk County Arc is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.