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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For the past 32 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected the civil rights of people with disabilities.
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When The Arc’s Alumni Council was formed in 2017, it was envisioned as a gathering place for former employees and board members of The Arc’s national office, as well as local and state chapters. N...
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For the second year, The Arc of the United States is pleased to receive an award from Verizon to further implement the Building Community Resilience Through Inclusive Disaster Preparedness program. Wi...
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