Technology opens doors to education, employment, and human connection. For people with disabilities, who are three times less likely to go online, this digital divide doesn’t just limit opportunities; it can create a painful isolation that goes beyond mere inconvenience. Since 2017, The Arc and Comcast have been breaking down digital barriers, one person at […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Comcast-blog-1-feat-image.jpg400375The Arc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngThe Arc2025-10-30 10:55:462025-12-02 09:43:20How The Arc and Comcast Are Bridging the Digital Divide
Washington, DC – Next week, The Arc will play host to nearly a thousand disability advocates from across the globe during The 2012 National Convention and International Forum. The theme, “Achievin...
Washington, DC – The National Council on Disability’s new comprehensive report on the rights of parents who have disabilities reveals startling statistics showing how vulnerable these parents are ...
Washington, DC – The Arc of the United States is launching its “eXplore eRecycling” initiative, funded by a $465,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. Through the initiative, 10 chapters of The...
The Arc is excited to announce that it has been awarded a three year cooperative agreement through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to run a new project called HealthMeet.
Washington, DC – Today, The Arc joins with advocates across the country to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights law was created to...
Washington, DC – This week, Delaware Governor Jack Markell was named Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA). Shortly after his appointment became official, the Governor announced that dur...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
“People with intellectual and developmental disab...
The Arc is concerned about new research released earlier this week from Denmark stating that drinking low to moderate levels of alcohol during early pregnancy will cause no ill effects to children.
