Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, […]
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Registration is now open for The Arc’s 2011 National Convention in Denver, Colorado, September 16-19. You...
There are plenty of recent posts about the 2010 National Convention in Orlando on the blog, but if you missed any of the action, check out our Convention 2010 Wrap-up page. It has recaps of all of the...
The second and final day of The Arc’s 2010 National Convention wrapped up yesterday, and the highlights flowed all day. In fact, there were so many highlights, we're putting them into a list! Here a...
[caption id="attachment_350" align="alignright" width="300"] Actresses Robin Trocki and Lauren Potter, from the hit show Glee, received The Arc's Inclusion & Image Award in recognition of their ac...
Whether you’re attending this year’s convention or not, there’s plenty going on that you’ll want to keep up with. Following all the happenings is easier than ever, thanks to the web and soci...
1. Get an overview of the newly established Autism NOW! Center funded by a $1.87 million grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
2. Hear from Sharon Lewis, Commissioner of the ...