Updated October 7, 2026 Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities and calls attention to the barriers that still keep too many people out of the workforce. The 2026 NDEAM theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” The U.S. Department of Labor is carrying last year’s theme forward […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Following the U.S. Senate's vote today on the Inflation Reduction Act, people with disabilities, their support staff, and families will continue to fight for desperately needed reso...
“I would love to see the day where everybody can stand on the mountain top and say ‘this is who I am and I am proud of it.’” – Shannon Mattox, State Director of The Arc Georgia
Limbric Ma...
When you are young, recess signals a break from the drudge of work. It is a welcome chance at a bit of freedom to play and escape the school day. But when you are a member of Congress, recess takes on...
For the past 32 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Recently, we spoke with Steve Ferreira, who shared how the ADA has impac...
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Washington, DC – A federal court has struck down provisions of...
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...
The Arc of the United States through its National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, and the Autism Society of America, two of the nation's largest and oldest grassroots organizations represen...
Jackie McRoy is a home manager for The Arc of Central Alabama. She supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live in a group home. Jackie is a direct support prof...
Lynsay Frye is a leader across many communities in West Virginia. She holds leadership positions with various groups and councils such as the Disability Council and the Independent Living Council. But...
