Washington, D.C. – While the legislation passed by Congress this week to address the COVID-19 pandemic will help in some ways, many of the grave issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and workforce, were ignored. “This is an unprecedented crisis for everyone, and everyone includes people with disabilities and their […]
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Washington, D.C. – While the legislation passed by Congress this week to address the COVID-19 pandemic will help in some ways, many of the grave issues facing people with intellectual and developmen...
By: Nicole Jorwic, Senior Director of Public Policy, The Arc
Here we are again, fighting for our lives in Congressional negotiations - this time during a global pandemic. And the outcome will impact ...
SEATTLE – As
COVID-19 cases increase, the experience in other countries and predictions of
U.S. health officials is that there will not be enough acute care services or
equipment, such as ventilato...
Washington, D.C. – People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are facing threats to their health and wellbeing due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the legislation passed by ...
The Arc is pleased that Congress is
recognizing the unique and vital needs that people with disabilities have when
facing the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency relief bill introduced in the U.S. House...
The Arc of Iowa was struggling financially with local chapters closing, memberships declining, and a growing need for advocacy related to managed care moving into the state. They wanted to build a s...
WASHINGTON – After too long of a wait, The Arc celebrates a victory in our seemingly never-ending fight to underscore the value and human dignity of the lives of people with disabilities. After yea...
Washington, D.C. – The Arc is deeply concerned that the Department of Homeland Security’s discriminatory public charge rule is now in effect.
The new policy could have terrible impacts on people ...
Lois relaxing at the pool
This Black
History Month, we celebrate the life and legacy of our African American heroes.
They endured, persisted, and paved the way – for us all.
The Arc
salutes L...
