Providing the highest quality services and advocacy for children and adults with disabilities Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has helped nearly 100,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism, live their best lives and achieve high-quality outcomes. We are a family oriented, community-based non-profit based in Hingham, MA and offer information, referrals, and a range of community programs. Our mission is to empower families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. We achieve this by providing high-quality individualized services and opportunities that foster independence, community inclusion, and advocacy. The Arc’s primary service area includes the cities and towns of Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, and Weymouth.