Updated August 4, 2026 Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, back-to-school preparation often includes much more than supply lists and first-day […]
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Updated August 4, 2026
Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States
The start of a new school year can bring excitemen...
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face disproportionately high rates of sexual assault, yet too many health care providers are still not trained to respond well when surviv...
Updated July 17, 2026
Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The Individualized Education Program, or IEP, is one of the strongest tools to make t...
For families with children with disabilities, the education journey often feels like navigating an obstacle course blindfolded. Yet with the proper support systems, these children don't just survive i...
Technology opens doors to education, employment, and human connection. For people with disabilities, who are three times less likely to go online, this digital divide doesn't just limit opportunities;...
This letter was originally published in the Syracuse Post-Standard. It has been adapted with permission from its author Barbara Davis, a member of The Arc’s National Sibling Council.
I am the sis...
The Arc is thrilled to announce it has once again received funding from AmeriCorps, an organization that has worked for decades to make service to others an indispensable part of the American expe...
Isaac has autism and mental health disabilities. Isaac sometimes gets very focused on certain things and struggles to adjust or focus on other things. To help him in school, a 504 plan was created so ...
