They’re cheerleaders and crisis managers, nurses and advocates, therapists and service coordinators. They’re not just family members—they’re lifelines. Family caregivers are the backbone of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and their stories often go untold. This November, for National Family Caregivers Month, we’re spotlighting seven individuals caring for their loved ones […]
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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...
By Andrew Pfadt-Trilling, Vivian Murray, and Joyce Minault (AHRC NYC)
New York City
is a city of contrasts. It is the financial capital of the world while 1.4
million residents rely on emergency ...