The Arc Of East Middlesex (EMARC)

The Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC)is a private, not-for-profit service organization established by parents in 1954. Our mission is to provide and promote consumer-driven services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Description:
The following is an overview of the services The Arc of East Middlesex provides:

-Life Choices-An Innovative Day Habilitation Program
-Residential Supports
-Job Training and Paid Work in a sheltered workshop
-Employment Opportunities at supervised sites in the community
-The Center for Emerging Artists
-School to Work Transition Services
-Respite Care
-Family Support Groups
-Successful Parenting Program for parents with cognitive limitations
-Inclusion Training
-Recreation Programs
-Journey to Independence

History:
EMARC advocates for support on a local, state, and national level so that people with developmental disabilities and their families can lead more independent and meaningful lives. EMARC serves the communities of Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Saugus, Lynn, Medford, Malden and Everett. Programs are supported by funds through the Department of Mental Retardation, grants from cities and towns, and private donations.

Contact people:

Pat Simons, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Susan Roche, Personnel Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 781-942-0820

Address:

20 Gould Street Reading, MA 01867-2927 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.theemarc.org

Directions:

From Route 93, north or south: follow Rt 93 to Rt. 128 North. From Route 128 North: Take exit 38B. Follow to the 3rd set of lights (you will pass McDonalds and Burger King). Take a left at the light. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Reading Train Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 3   Nearest Bus Stop: Reading Train Station, 3 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com/schedmaps/index.cfm

Last updated on May 18, 2009