Moms—or the people who love us like moms—are often the ones who just get us. They keep life moving. They see potential where others see limits. And for people with disabilities, that love can take many forms: hands-on care, fierce advocacy, deep listening, and unshakable belief. Some moms manage feeding tubes, therapy schedules, and school […]
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“Another example of the Trump Administration's intent to undermine access to health insurance for millions of people with disabilities”
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justic...
By: Nicole Jorwic, Chris’ Sister, Director of Rights Policy, The Arc of the United States
My home state of Illinois still has seven state-run institutions for people with intellectual and develop...
Washington DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia:
“Our collective hearts break after witnessing the hatred, violence, and innoce...
We often hear the terms “best practice” and “evidence-based practice” used in relation to programs or policies – but what do those terms that mean? How do we know if a practice is promising ...
As more community-based providers of supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) strive to reinvent themselves to offer inclusive opportunities and keep up ...
Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement in response to the Senate delaying the vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act:
“We are pleased that the Senate is delaying its vote o...
School may be almost out for the summer, but The Arc@School is still in session. Now in its second year, The Arc@School continues its mission to build the capacity of The Arc’s nationwide network of...
[WASHINGTON, DC] The Arc will host Michael Mikhael, Executive Director and founding member at the Farah Foundation for Development in Alexandria, Egypt as a fellow in the U.S. Department of State’s ...
Washington, DC – Today, The Arc is releasing another video illustrating how Congress’ proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid would negatively impact Americans with disabili...
