Communitas

03/10/2026

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Through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and engaging the community, The Arc creates tangible changes in the community and in the lives of people with disabilities.

03/10/2026

Advocates gathered at the State House for the 48th Annual Legislative Reception, hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, to connect with legislators and celebrate Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

We’re proud that Communitas’ Sophie Katz was in attendance in our honor, representing our community and uplifting the voices of people with developmental disabilities. 💙

Missed the event or want to experience it again? You can rewatch the reception here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/8KIIq6h4ofQ

03/09/2026

🍕Dine For a Cause🍕
Support Communitas Recreation by joining us on Tuesday, March 31st at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus! 20% of proceeds from all dine-in and take-out orders who mention Communitas will be donated to Recreation!🍕

Date: Tuesday, 3/31/26
Time: 4:00-8:00pm
Location: Prince Pizzeria, 517 Broadway, Route, US-1, Saugus, MA 01906

03/05/2026

🎨✨ Art Show Night! ✨🎨

Last Wednesday, our Rec Creative Art class hosted a special Art Show for family and friends — showcasing the incredible work created during their 4-week session! Participants drew inspiration from artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Keith Haring, exploring different mediums from clay and paint to drawing and collage. 🖌️🎭

A huge shoutout to Brittany, our amazing art teacher, for guiding, encouraging, and inspiring such creativity every step of the way. 💛

The talent, confidence, and joy on display made it a night to remember — we are so proud of these artists!

03/04/2026

For our March event, adults are invited to join us to for the GarageBand Extravaganza!

GarageBand is an app that musicians use to create, record, and edit music!

At this event, participants will come together for a unique and musically enriching experience. Write and record an original song with multiple choices of instruments.

Programmatic Music Assistant, Andrew Connolly, will help guide you to create a song that will be recorded during the extravaganza and sent to each participant after the event!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026
🕖 Time: 3:15-4:15pm
📍 Location: Roman Music Therapy Services, 333 North Ave. Wakefield, MA
🎤Who: Adults of all abilities, ages 18+ (suggested age range). This is open to the public, whether you are a current or former client, or if it will be your first time making music with us! Maximum of 10 participants.
💲Cost: $10 per participant, to pay at the door (cash or card). Please contact us if cost is a barrier.

Registration online here: https://bit.ly/4l3TQNn

Support staff or caregivers who are attending solely to assist do not need to purchase a ticket.

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

Happy Work Anniversary to our March employees! 🎉💚 It’s safe to say that we’re the lucky ones to have you on our team. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the care you bring to our Communitas community every day—we truly couldn’t do this without you. 🍀

03/02/2026

Hi everyone,

Family Support is pleased to invite you to a free virtual training taking place on March 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

This training, "Understanding the IEP: Student & Parent Concerns, Vision, and Rights", will be hosted in partnership with Michele LaCourt, an experienced special education consultant who supports families in navigating special education law and disability rights.

The session will cover:

Key components of the IEP
Common student and parent concerns
Family and student vision
Legal rights within the special education system

This training is open to all staff, and we strongly encourage you to share this opportunity with families you support who may benefit from attending. We hope you can join us for this informative session.

Registration link: https://communitasma-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tE1CMHQ6Tj2S9MG-z6T_fQ

02/27/2026

We are endlessly proud of all our self-advocates — and Richard truly shines! 🌟
Don’t miss this chance to get to know him and read about a life powered by purpose, passion, and determination. 💪

February 27th, 2026By: Rachel Pothier, Marketing & Support Coordinator From Day One Richard Spillane II, has been part of the Communitas community since 2010, when the Burlington site (now Woburn Life Choices) first opened under the name “EMARC.” As a member of the very first group of participan...

02/25/2026

You’re invited to attend a virtual training on Social Security and disability benefits taking place on Friday, 2/27 at 12:00 PM. This training will provide an overview of key Social Security programs and disability-related benefits, with a focus on information that is relevant to the individuals and families we support. It will be a helpful opportunity to strengthen our collective understanding and to build confidence in answering common questions or making appropriate referrals.

Training details:

Topic: Social Security & Disability Benefits
Date: Friday, 2/27
Time: 12:00 PM
Format: Virtual

All staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. This training is also available to families of the individuals we support so please share the invitation with anyone who may benefit from learning more about the topic.
The registration link is here: https://communitasma-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KjMpGMfxSDixTfexFHrGhA #/registration

Please reach out to Clare (CTysz@Communitasma.org) if you have any questions!

02/24/2026

All Communitas Programs will be open and operating as usual on Wednesday, February 25th. All transportation routes will also resume and will be running as scheduled.

It’s very important that everyone takes their time getting where they need to go. Please move slowly when turning near large snow banks, and make sure to wear appropriate footwear to ensure good traction and prevent slips.

02/23/2026

⚠️ Communitas Day Programs will be open Tuesday 2/24/26 on a one-hour delay ⚠️

However, Communitas transportation services will not be operating. If you utilize other transportation services, please contact them directly. Communitas Family Support and Adult Family Care should be reaching out about either telehealth home visits, or home visits scheduled later in the week, depending on the drivability of roads in your area on Tuesday. Communitas Administrative Offices will be open tomorrow on a one hour delay.

Stay safe, and don’t forget to take breaks when shoveling out!