April is Autism Acceptance Month—a time to recognize 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 the driving force behind our work. Their lived experiences shape our advocacy at a time when an estimated 1 in […]
On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that some state workers in Indiana suggested leaving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at homeless shelters if they can't be cared for...
The Arc of Indiana's John Dickerson, the chapter's executive director, says:
We've got to have some sort of a way to cover people in the meantime because otherwise this new food policy could leave pe...
1. Get an overview of the newly established Autism NOW! Center funded by a $1.87 million grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
2. Hear from Sharon Lewis, Commissioner of the ...
Washington, DC – The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced yest...
Assails Use of Notorious Institution as Halloween Fright House
If there is any "haunting" on the 110-acre former site of the Pennhurst State School and Hospital in East Vincent Township, Pennsylvan...
Washington, DC – In a huge victory for self-advocates and The Arc, Rosa’s Law – legislation that substitutes the term "intellectual disabilities" for the term "mental retardation" in many federa...
Washington, DC - The Arc, a national organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families is engaging military families connected to indivi...
Washington, DC – On “Live with Regis and Kelly” this morning, actress Jennifer Aniston used offensive and inappropriate language when speaking about a recent photo shoot. "You're playing dress u...
FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports)
Washington, DC - As we pause to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Arc recognizes that ther...
