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. […]
Last year a group of nearly 50 leading scientists, health professionals and providers, and children’s health and disabilities advocates (including The Arc) came together out of concern over the grow...
By Wendy H. Sheinberg, CELA
Moving to another state is a challenge for most families. If a family member has a disability, that challenge is even greater, as it often requires figuring out how to ...
I am an individual with a disability, diverse needs, and I am also civically engaged and politically active. I’ve discovered that it is nearly impossible for me to shy away from my civic duties and ...
By Scott C. Suzuki, Esq., Special Needs Alliance
Many individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities are capable of making their own decisions, with or without support, and do not need...
Have you ever considered the possibility of making a more significant donation to The Arc? For many families and supporters this probably sounds impossible, but it may be easier than you think.
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By Taylor Woodard and Mike Nagel. July 26, 2015 will mark the 25th anniversary of an important, but too often overlooked, moment in civil rights history: the signing of the Americans with Disabilities...
Kelly Piacenti is a mom to four: Allie, Olivia, Nick, and Frankie. Kelly is the Assistant Vice President, MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning, and a member of The Arc’s national board of direc...
By Shanell Mouland, blogger at GoTeamKate.com
If our Kate was to sit quietly beside me on any given day you might never know she was different. Her eyes are impossibly blue and her blonde hair is c...
By Bernard A. Krooks, Past President, Special Needs Alliance
Dignity, security and personal fulfillment are essential to the quality of life that all individuals with intellectual and developmental...