April is Autism Acceptance Month, celebrating the talents, contributions, and diversity within the autism community. At The Arc, autistic people and their loved ones are a part of our staff, volunteer leaders, and key people guiding our work every day. Their lived experiences are vital, as an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. […]
Today, the Trump Administration released a budget request that if passed by Congress, would put the lives of people with disabilities at risk. The proposal includes deep cuts to Medicaid, the core pro...
Last week, the Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed by President Trump. A three-month funding extension for Money Follows the Person (MFP) was included in this bill. This program moves people wit...
Today, in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement of an initiative to address the inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities, Julie Ward, The Arc...
The Arc Responds to Texas U.S. District Court Judge’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional:
“This ruling by District Court Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas v. Azar is of great ...
Today, The Arc released the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that it intends to ban the use of an electric shock device called Gradual Electro...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement following final passage of the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act:
“We applaud the Senate and House of Representatives for their bipart...
The Arc released the following statement following the death of President George H.W. Bush.
“President Bush and members of his administration were crucial participants in the development and enac...
#HandsOff is a series on The Arc Blog where individuals and families across The Arc’s network share their stories about how some of today’s key policy issues impact their day to day lives.
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2019 Open Enrollment:
November 1, 2018
Open enrollment begins
December 15, 2018
Open enrollment ends
January 1, 2019
Coverage begins
If you're uninsured or looking for more affordable...