Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of people with disabilities. It affirms that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity—not a deficit or condition to be fixed. More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability. This month […]
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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 (I/DD) 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...
Is your chapter taking advantage of your free Purchasing Point access?
What chapter doesn’t purchase office supplies, use federal express or order food and supplies from time to time? Purchasin...
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 ...
Men with disabilities are twice as likely as those without disabilities to experience sexual violence. Yet few people know just how common it is, including health care professionals.
The Arc'...
Disability Open Enrollment Week of Action kicks off Sunday, November 17, 2019 — but you can enroll until December 15!
The Arc believes that everyone, including people with intellectual and ...
The Arc of the United States, The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), and a coalition of advocacy and legal services organizations repre...
