Updated February 27, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. To be eligible, a child must have a disability and need specialized instruction […]
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While all chapters in The Arc's network share a mission, every chapter is autonomous, and our network is decentralized. If you find y...
Looking for opportunities to contribute some of your skills and time? An NCE task group is the place for you. While NCE is continuously growing and evolving, we have set up a few targeted task groups ...
The deadline to submit a proposal to speak at The Arc’s National Convention has been extended until Friday, April 5th! If you have a replicable program, best practice or innovative initiative that w...
One of the most important activities that chapters engage in is raising our concerns on issues and taking action. Whatever strategies you use at the local, state, and federal level, these invaluable t...
In December 2018, The Arc filed an amicus brief before the New York Supreme Court in People v. McCollum in support of an adult man with autism charged with unauthorized driving of city trains and buse...
By Peter Berns, CEO, The Arc
It’s no surprise that when Walmart, our nation’s largest private employer, announced plans to change the People Greeter role in its stores, a move that affects some...
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Attention Chapter Leaders: Help Your Staff Grow and Flourish
While NCE was built by and for executive directors and management staff of The Arc, we realize that leadership happens at every level and ...
Today, The Arc of the United States (The Arc) and the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health are releasing Disability Perspectives o...
