The Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC) is a nonprofit organization which assists children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Founded in 1954, they annually help 700 people from over a dozen Middlesex and Essex County communities with services including Residential Supports; Vocational Training; community Job Placement; the Center for Emerging Artists; School to Work Transition Services and the Journey to Independence; a Family Resource Center; and a large Recreation Program. The Arc of East Middlesex has received three consecutive certifications of Two Years with Distinction, the highest ranking given by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation.