March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to uplift the diverse talents and dreams of people with developmental disabilities. Common developmental disabilities include autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and learning disorders. The big picture: At The Arc, we believe people with developmental disabilities deserve every opportunity to live the life they choose. One where […]
The following blog post was originally published on the Legal Defense Fund's website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here.
In San Antonio, Texas, community members and ...
The following blog post was originally published on the World Institute on Disability's website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here.
By Dikko Yusuf
Black disabled ...
Digital access and skills are a critical component of modern life. In 2023, The Arc and Comcast teamed up to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) leverage technology to o...
If anyone embodies the fierce, compassionate spirit of advocacy at the heart of The Arc, it’s Debbi Harris, MA, MS, the 2023 Vice President of our national Board of Directors. For over 25 years, Deb...
Journalists, did you know people with disabilities are the largest minority voting bloc in our country? It's also a population that has been growing rapidly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet a...
Working with people with disabilities is Lawrence’s long-time passion. He has worked as a direct support professional (DSP) in New York and Texas, both before and after serving in the Army. As a DSP...
Our health care system is failing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – and costing them their lives. Their shared experiences are eye-opening and egregious, including doct...
When Julia Kennedy was born in 1982, The Arc had already been laying the groundwork for her to thrive.
Laura and Hal Kennedy were parents to two daughters, ages 3 and 4, when Julia arrived. Early o...
Are you a journalist looking for impactful stories that demand greater coverage? If they aren’t already, disability issues should be part of your reporting. One in 4 U.S. adults and 1 in 6 people wo...