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. […]
Testifying Before Congress on Bridging Health Equity Gaps for People with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
Today, as we approach year three of the COVID-19 crisis, The Arc testified before the Com...
Washington, D.C. - Following a meeting between leaders from disability rights organizations and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, advocates released the following statement:
The dialogue with the CDC...
Washington, D.C. - On Friday, January 7, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, in an interview with Good Morning America, commented on the results of a research study. Director Walensky remarked that a ...
The Arc has been advocating for decades to help family caregivers—advocating for health insurance, for paid family and medical leave, and respite services and other family supports. And this advocac...
“We need the Senate to understand all that is on the line”
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, bringing us one important step closer to mak...
For moms like Molly, the past four months have meant long-overdue help in making ends meet. Molly works full time and manages the care for her 15-year-old son, Reid, who has a condition called Angelma...
Today, President Biden announced the Build Back Better budget framework that would make significant investments in our nation, people with disabilities, their families, and the direct support workforc...
WASHINGTON, DC — Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Robert Casey (D-PA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wy...
Activists From Across the Nation Deliver 7,500 Stories from Individuals Impacted by Dearth of Home and Community-Based Services
Photos of the Vigil and Rally: https://bit.ly/3ahKPN9
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