Northeast Arc Autism Support Center

03/16/2026

Caregiver Event being hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport.

03/11/2026

FCSN’s Youth Advisory Board is looking for new members ages 14-26 with disabilities.
Fun, connection, community, and projects with purpose
Members receive a monthly stipend.
Applications are open now through March 26th!
Apply here (and to find out more): https://forms.gle/sQR1V1ifubKsxcJ76

03/10/2026

Connecting with other dads of children/adults with disabilities can make a huge difference. It offers emotional support, reduces isolation, and creates a community of people who truly get it. These groups give fathers a place to share, learn practical tips, and build confidence as caregivers and advocates.

Why connecting with other dads matters:

You’re not alone: Meeting other fathers in similar situations helps ease loneliness and creates a safe space to share and be understood.
Emotional support: Talking with others who “get it” helps relieve stress and boosts mental well‑being.
Real-life tips & resources: Dads can trade ideas, problem-solve together, and share helpful tools for daily and long‑term challenges.
Stronger advocacy: When fathers connect, they gain strength to advocate for better services and support for their kids.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our next virtual meeting, where we will be planning in-person activities as well.



The Dads 😊

03/10/2026

To register for this event: https://umassmed.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fq69nseSTPGTeg-B7q19RA #/registration

https://umassmed.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fq69nseSTPGTeg-B7q19RA

03/10/2026

This is the rescheduled time, March 23, 2026. Please join us!
To register: https://form.jotform.com/260276632749061

03/09/2026

Please join us for our virtual support groups for Parents of Children with Autism Thursday from 6:30-8PM. Please email Amanda ASpartichino@ne-arc.org to register

03/04/2026

Autism Advocacy Day at the State House!
We are thrilled to invite our Northeast Arc families to join us at the Massachusetts State House on April 8th, 2026, as we celebrate the 21st Anniversary of this powerful Day of Awareness!

This annual gathering is more than an event—it is a movement.
A moment when our community comes together to stand for progress, visibility, and meaningful change.

Our Northeast Arc Family Support Centers are honored to welcome you to a day filled with advocacy, connection, and collective strength.
If you have never attended before, this is an experience that stays with you.
Standing in the State House alongside hundreds of families, sharing stories, meeting with legislators, and speaking out for what our loved ones with autism truly need—it is powerful, emotional, and deeply inspiring.
Your presence matters. - Your Voices Matter!

Together, we can shape the future—not only for your own family/but for every individual with autism across the Commonwealth.

This is advocacy at its most meaningful.
When we show up together, we amplify each other’s voices and move our community forward.
We hope you will stand with us on April 8th.

Let’s make this 21st Anniversary one to remember.

I hope to see you at the Stste House on April 8th!

Any questions e-mail ASC at aspartichino@ne-arc.org

Gloria Ricardi Castillo
Northeast Arc
Director,
Family Support Centers

Https://thearcofmass.org/autismday/

02/25/2026

This group has been cancelled today.

02/23/2026

We are looking for art from children with autism who want their art showcased at our art show in April, please email Amanda ASpartichino@ne-arc.org

02/23/2026

This event has been postponed, we will repost once it is rescheduled.

02/20/2026

Join us Tuesday 2/24 virtually from 6:30-8pm for our Support Group for Parents of Children/Adults with Autism & Mental Health Conditions.

Email Daphne DThompson@ne-arc.org or Amanda ASpartichino@ne-arc.org to register.

02/18/2026

This opportunity is now VIRTUAL!
Register Here:
https://form.jotform.com/260276632749061