Updated August 20, 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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Thank you to all of the nearly 800 attendees who made it New Orleans for The Arc’s 2014 National Convention. We could not have pulled it off without the support from chapter staff, self-advocates, f...
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My name is Jill Egle, and as a self-advocate ambassador of The Arc, I enjoy welcoming new attendees to the annual convention. This year is extra special because it is being hosted in my very own homet...
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By Laurie Hanson, Esq., Special Needs Alliance
There are an estimated 600,000-700,000 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the United S...
