Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people may struggle: Polling places may not have accessible entrances, spaces, machines, or ballots. Poll workers and election officials may not […]
Victims of crime who have intellectual and developmental disabilities face significant barriers when accessing the justice system. This became starkly evident in a recent case from Connecticut.
Just like in years past, we'll keep you up to date on the 2012 National Convention and International Forum in Washington, D.C. with social media and other online channels.
Sadly, people of all walks of life are still using it. The most recent heinous example came from conservative commentator Ann Coulter last night, when she not only used it in a tweet, she referred to ...
On October 26, The Arc of Virginia will be honored with The Arc’s Advocacy Matters! Award for their ongoing advocacy work on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I...
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) tend to be less healthy than the general population and are at increased risk for many preventable and tr...
Washington, DC – Next week, The Arc will play host to nearly a thousand disability advocates from across the globe during The 2012 National Convention and International Forum. The theme, “Achievin...
The Arc is featured in the October 15, 2012 issue of TIME Magazine – get it at newsstands now! You, along with 19 million readers nationwide, will read about The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region’s s...