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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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...
By Nayma Guerrero, Member of The Arc’s National Sibling Council
My family is everything.
Nayma and her family
My younger brother is 23 years old. He loves computer sci...
The Arc applauds the new ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (TCCA) that Bobby Moore is a person with intellectual disability and cannot be executed; commuting his sentence to life in pris...
We are already planning for The Arc’s 2020 National Convention, which will take place October 25-28 in New Orleans. As one of our primary learning events and chapter benefits, it is important to u...
Over
the last several months, the Policy and Positions Committee has been
considering comments from throughout The Arc as it works to revise four
position statements chosen for a full review and revi...
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month in November, The Arc is raising awareness of the issue of paid family and medical leave and its importance from the perspective of sibling caregivers of ...
