Dear Guardians and Families, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Advocates, I am writing to share that after 40 years of extraordinary leadership and service, Diane Gould will…
Learn how to apply for the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services’ Autism Waiver Program. Applications will be open from October 17-31, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Autism Resource Center’s hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Saturday and Sunday: Closed The Center Staff is often out of the office. …
Starting in April 2023, anyone who is enrolled in MassHealth for healthcare coverage will need to reapply. We’ve compiled a list of steps that you can take to prepare.
Through this podcast, we’ll be shining a light on the individuals we support – their skills, accomplishments, challenges, and more. Watch the first episode now.
Worcester, MA, August 16, 2021 – HMEA’s Autism Resource Central (The Center) has named Kristen Cariglia as its new Director. In her new role, Cariglia’s leadership vision is to continue…
COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted On May 29, the Commonwealth lifted COVID-19 restrictions, except in certain settings including group homes, day programs, and transportation. Important COVID-19 protocols on surveillance testing, PPE, and…
Read more about our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resources we offer for the individuals and families we serve.
Stephen’s Story Life Without a Clue At the age of 61, I was tested and told that I am on the autism spectrum. It has been a blessing for me…
2019 Team HARC 2019 New Balance Falmouth Road Race Runner Profile Fun Facts about Chris Have you ran another race longer than 7 miles? I have ran the Providence…
By Cheryl Chan Cheryl Chan addressed the crowd of 300 people on Autism Advocacy Day, speaking about Nicky’s Law. For those who were unable to attend this year we share…
We can do it.. Together.. One step at a time.. By Jaya Pandey This morning on my way to the city All I could think of “1 in 52”. Playing…
Dear Guardians and Families, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Advocates, I am writing to share that after 40 years of extraordinary leadership and service, Diane Gould will…
Starting in April 2023, anyone who is enrolled in MassHealth for healthcare coverage will need to reapply. We’ve compiled a list of steps that you can take to prepare.
March 24, 2021 Dear DDS Community: Just over a year ago, I sent my first “Coronavirus update” to the DDS community. We shared the Governor’s declaration of a State of…
By Mary Loughlin MS OTR/L Thirty years ago, I had my first son, and although he wasn’t diagnosed with autism for another almost 4 years, even as an infant, he…
My life is chaos. That kind of comes with the territory when you have 4 neurotypical kids. Not just “what do you MEAN you can’t find your shoes?!” chaos, though…
By Amy Smith Long time Center members may remember another time that this young man packed his bags for a trip to Jacob’s World. For those who don’t remember…
By Sue Loring In 1988, when my son was three, and we were anxiously seeking an answer to what was causing his language delay, his seeming lack of need…
by Cynthia Gauthier Last night as I was drifting off to sleep I heard from across the hall your still childlike voice, rambling off a new string of…
by Jaya Pandey The energy, the laughter, the happiness and the excitement in that room was so obvious, for a moment I forgot that these are the moms whose…
By Jaya Pandey Driving back from High school parking lot was very difficult. Last Friday was junior year prom and Anand decided to go. It was kind of last minute…
The last Sunday of April used to be one of my favorite days of the year. There were two reasons for that. First, the Autism Resource Center’s annual walk/5k happened…
By Ryan Litchfield, Autism and Disability Self-Advocate Ryan spent time as an intern at the Center a few years ago and wrote about his experience as person with autism.…
by Michael Comeau My first job was a Greeter at Friendly’s. My dad was working as a dishwasher on the weekends for some extra spending money. They loved him there,…
By Mary Loughlin MS OTR/L Thirty years ago, I had my first son, and although he wasn’t diagnosed with autism for another almost 4 years, even as an infant, he…
By Ryan Litchfield, Autism and Disability Self-Advocate Ryan spent time as an intern at the Center a few years ago and wrote about his experience as person with autism.…