April is Autism Acceptance Month, celebrating 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 key people guiding our work every day. Their lived experiences are vital, as an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. […]
by T.J. Sutcliffe, Senior Director, Income & Housing Policy
This April we mark the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act – a powerful law that fights housing discrimination and opens doors...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s “Executive Order on Economic Mobility”:
“Over the last year, people with disabilities,...
By: Nicole Jorwic, Chris’ Sister, Director of Rights Policy, The Arc of the United States
My home state of Illinois still has seven state-run institutions for people with intellectual and develop...
The Arc Wisconsin celebrates a major victory in Wisconsin, the passage of a ground-breaking Employment First bill that will hold state agencies accountable to update and improve policies, set benchmar...
This is a new series at The Arc Blog called #HandsOff. Each month, we feature a story from individuals and families across The Arc’s network about how some of today’s key policy issues impact thei...
This is a new series at The Arc Blog called #HandsOff. Each month, we will feature a story from individuals and families across The Arc’s network about how some of today’s key policy issues impact...
This is a new series at The Arc Blog called #HandsOff. Each month, we will feature a story from individuals and families across The Arc’s network about how some of today’s key policy issues impact...
This is the first installment of a new series at The Arc Blog called #HandsOff. Each month, we will feature a story from individuals and families across The Arc’s network about their experiences wit...
By Linda Nakagawa, Market Policy Analyst, MediSked
Advocacy is the foundation upon which the disability community has grown into a powerhouse. The future of the movement depends on the many advoc...