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 […]
This op-ed from The Arc's CEO Katy Neas originally appeared in Newsweek.
If the U.S. Department of Education disappears, millions of students with disabilities will face even greater barriers to gett...
Statement from our CEO Katy Neas on the tragic DC plane crash and claims that it could have been caused by the FAA's DEI hiring practices, particularly of people with intellectual disabilities:
"Th...
WASHINGTON, DC – For countless families in the District of Columbia, the daily trip to school is fraught with anxiety due to unsafe and unreliable transportation services for students with disabilit...
Journalists, Medicaid is under unprecedented threat, and the impact will be felt nationwide.
As newly elected officials take office, many are considering cuts to Medicaid to fund other priorities l...
Statement from Robyn Linscott, Director of Family & Education Policy at The Arc of the United States, on the passing of the Autism CARES Act:
"The Autism CARES Act of 2024 has passed, and it repr...
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The Arc of the United States, along with The Arc of Texas, The L...
The Arc and AT&T launch $850,000 collaboration to boost technology skills through accessible digital skills training
Imagine not being able to apply for jobs, access health care, or connect wit...
In a new amicus brief, The Arc, Disability Rights Texas, and AAIDD urge Texas court to follow science, not stereotypes
WASHINGTON, DC – In a critical death penalty case, The Arc of the United Sta...
In an innovative partnership, The Home Depot has collaborated with leading disability rights organizations to remove barriers and improve job access for applicants with intellectual and developmental ...
