Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people may struggle: Polling places may not have accessible entrances, spaces, machines, or ballots. Poll workers and election officials may not […]
Washington, D.C. – The Arc is deeply troubled by Wednesday’s Federal Appeals Court ruling in Texas v. United States jeopardizing the health care of millions of people with disabilities. In a disap...
By Holly Miller
Disability Advocacy Scholar, The Arc
Holly with walkaround Julia, Muppet from Sesame Street
My passion for advocacy has grown stronger over the years and...
Washington, D.C. – The Arc is disgusted by monstrous allegations against two institutions for people with intellectual disabilities operated by the state of Iowa. The U.S. Department of Justice is r...
The Arc is concerned that a new federal rule in the food stamp program will hurt hundreds of thousands of people who experience food insecurity, including many with intellectual and developmental disa...
The Arc celebrates a major milestone victory in our decades-long fight to bring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) out of the dark shadows of institutions to live meaningfu...
Now in its second year, The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham’s "Santa Run, Walk, ‘N Roll" brings the community together during the season of giving to raise awareness and funds for...
Washington, D.C. – The Arc applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for taking action to protect the rights of parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) under ...
The services and supports and the quality of education available to students with disabilities has continuously improved since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) first required s...
Digital technology is revolutionizing our day-to-day lives. It is rapidly expanding access to information, tools, and entertainment that helps us connect with the world and each other. It helps us d...
