“Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.”
— Horace Mann
About HMEA
HMEA* offers people with disabilities and their families comprehensive services that span a lifetime. Our administrative office is located in Franklin, MA, and our service area extends to over 110 communities in the Commonwealth’s Central, Southeastern and Eastern regions. We have a long history of providing innovative services in school, at work, at home, and in the community, and HMEA now serves nearly 4,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Our service offerings are individually designed to meet the unique needs of each person served and their family:
HMEA’s services are comprehensive, timely, cost effective, and high quality, and we are proud of our diverse, competent, and caring staff.
*Horace Mann Educational Associates, renamed in 1982 after the renowned educator who was born in Franklin. See Our History for more
Our Partners
HMEA is proud to be affiliated with Advocates, a leading Massachusetts human service agency that serves children, adults, and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. Together, we serve more than 35,000 children, adults, and families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and employ more than 2,200 staff, the majority of whom are essential direct support professionals.
This affiliation provides exciting possibilities for advancing our collective mission by expanding existing services and adding new services. Our affiliation also provides increased opportunities for employees across both organizations that will attract and retain talent, drive innovation, and enhance the services we provide. Visit Advocates’ website to learn more.
