Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a chance to highlight a truth that should guide us year-round: people with disabilities belong in every workplace. At The Arc, we see every day how hard people fight for that simple truth. People with disabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) such as autism, […]
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Have you made your plans yet to join The Arc and Inclusion International for the National Convention & International Forum October 25-28 in Washington, D.C?
Washington, DC – The Arc of the United States is launching its “eXplore eRecycling” initiative, funded by a $465,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. Through the initiative, 10 chapters of The...
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One of the most important steps to achieving full inclusion for individuals with disabilities is to ensure that children are included and accepted by their peers.
The Arc is excited to announce that it has been awarded a three year cooperative agreement through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to run a new project called HealthMeet.
The Arc’s National Convention & International Forum October 25-28 will be filled with enlightening and informative sessions on such topics as what it means to live in the community, be a leader in t...
It was an exciting time at The Arc’s National Office last week when I let out a cheer and announced that we had the first six vendors for The Market at The Arc’s 2012 National Convention and Inter...