The Arc of East Middlesex is a non-profit charitable corporation founded in 1954 by parents of children with mental retardation.
Download our Family Survey and return via email to km@theemarc.org
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,
Employment Opportunitiesat supervised sites in the community including the Salvation Army, The Gap, and a Coffee Bar at the Burbank YMCA in Reading
Job Placementservices for individuals seeking competitive employment
The Center for Emerging Artistswhich 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.
Inclusion Trainingfor 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 Programsheld 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.
