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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by Mike McFall, Williams Syndrome Association
In 2010, the Williams Syndrome Association designated the first full week in May as “Williams Syndrome Awareness Week.” In the years since, the...
Families which include members with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have a variety of needs from obtaining healthcare to navigating social service systems to emotional support. And,...
