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At Community Connections, we believe everyone has the power to help build a more inclusive world. Advocacy is for anyone who wants to stand up for the rights, dignity, and independence of people with disabilities.
We believe that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism (ASD) deserve to be heard and to have the power to influence decisions that shape our communities, systems, and the policies that impact their lives.
Through education, empowerment, and action, we advocate alongside the people we support, their families, and our community partners to advance equity, access, and lifelong opportunity.
Whether you’re contacting lawmakers, raising awareness, or sharing your story, your voice matters!
Speak Up
Contact your local, state, and federal representatives.
Let them know that strong disability services and funding matter to you.
Prepare for your visit with your representative with this easy to use template
⇒ Prepare Your Story
Educate Yourself & Others
Advocacy starts with understanding. Learn about the rights of people with disabilities and the issues that impact their lives—then share that knowledge with
others in your community.
⇒ Disability Rights Education &
Defense Fund (DREDF)
⇒ The Arc of Massachusetts Advocacy Center
⇒ Massachusetts Disability Policy Consortium
⇒ Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS)
⇒ AUCD Policy Resources
Take Action
Join advocacy events, rallies, and policy action days throughout the year. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed.
⇒ Subscribe to receive newsletter and
updates
Share Your Story
Personal stories have the power to drive change. If you or a loved one has been impacted by Community Connections, we’d love to hear from you.
⇒ Tell Your Story Form
Partner With Us
Are you part of a business, civic group, or school? We welcome collaboration with community partners who share our commitment to inclusion. Together, we can create
spaces where everyone belongs and thrives.
Get Involved
Use your voice. Use your platform. Use your power.
Let us know how you’d like to help—whether by advocating, volunteering, or partnering with us.
A Proud Arc Affiliate
As an affiliate of The Arc of Massachusetts, Community Connections is part of a statewide network working to advance rights, services, and supports for people with intellectual developmental
disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
We encourage individuals, families, and allies to get involved with The Arc’s advocacy initiatives to strengthen our collective voice.
⇒ Subscribe to the Arc of Massachusetts action alerts, updates, and newsletters
Through a person-centered approach, we design individualized programs that build on the strengths of the whole person, enabling them to live as independently as possible in their community.
We count on donors like you, so our clients can continue to reach their goals through therapies and activities.
