In January 2022, we completed a $500,000 renovation of our group home in Braintree. We made health, safety, and aesthetic updates that allowed us to better meet the needs of the home’s five residents.
FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS Thank you to the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association and George Washington Toma TV & Appliance for their generous support of our Pathways to Possibility kitchen renovation. Funding allowed us to update the existing kitchen, improving
safety, accessibility, functionality, and workflow. Now participants are able to enjoy weekly cooking classes.
In the fall of 2021, we replaced the wheelchair ramp at our residential group home in Rockland with funding from The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust and The Home Depot Foundation. “The ramp looks amazing! The residents were so excited. Getting the wheelchairs on and off has been so much easier. The residents are safe and able to be more independent. It’s been a game changer.” Karen, Residential Supports staff member
Senator Patrick O’Connor presenting Daryl with an official citation from
the Senate at her retirement party.
DARYL ANN COOK-IVAN RETIRES After more than 15 years leading The Arc, Executive Director Daryl Ann Cook-Ivan retired in July 2022. We thank her for her dedicated service to people with disabilities and wish her safe travels during retirement. Thank you, Daryl!
FY22 BY THE NUMBERS
PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITIES: SERVED 37
TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN FY22: 4,562 ADULT FOSTER CARE: SERVED 80 Received 3-year CARF accreditation Completed successful MassHealth audit AUTISM RESOURCE CENTER: SERVED 2,107
Received 2-year DDS licensure and certification earning 100% of licensure standards and 98% of certification standards Participants published their own book through a collaboration with Student Treasures Publishing Company PERSONAL CARE MANAGEMENT: SERVED 1,208 Hired an administrative assistant to improve program tracking and increase referrals Successfully adapted to MassHealth and ICO care plan changes RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS: SERVED 51 Received 2-year DDS licensure and certification earning 100% of both licensure and certification standards Opened a new residential group home in Braintree and renovated home in Weymouth
Offered free financial and estate planning to families as part of the Autism Journey Series Awarded funding to establish online training for signature yoga program
DAY HABILITATION: SERVED 24
Received 3-year CARF accreditation Awarded private grants to enhance the lives of participants by offering art/music therapy, fitness and cooking classes, gym memberships, vocational skills training, and more
FIRST EARLY INTERVENTION: SERVED 1,055
Increased diversity and secured grant funding to provide interpreters for families with limited English proficiency
ORGANIZATION:
Dispersed $1 million in ARPA funds directly to employees in the form of permanent salary increases, three bonuses, a 403b match as well as stipends for caregivers
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