As COVID-19 rapidly spread across the U.S. in March 2020, Congress declared a public health emergency and passed legislation that gave states more money for Medicaid if they met certain requirements. One of the main requirements was that people would be able to keep their Medicaid health care during the COVID-19 public health emergency. As […]
Grant will support programming in Kentucky, Texas and Wisconsin
Washington, DC – The Arc is pleased to announce it has received nearly $88,000 of funding from the Anthem Foundation, the philanthrop...
This is the first installment of a new series at The Arc Blog called #HandsOff. Each month, we will feature a story from individuals and families across The Arc’s network about their experiences wit...
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:
“Today the Senate took a big and dangerous step closer to cutting the servi...
Building a resume can be tough, particularly in rural communities where job opportunities may be limited, and competition can be fierce. However, serving your community can be one great and meaningful...
By Linda Nakagawa, Market Policy Analyst, MediSked
Advocacy is the foundation upon which the disability community has grown into a powerhouse. The future of the movement depends on the many advoc...
Legislative Timeline
House of Representatives
Nov. 16: House passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Senate
Week of Nov. 27: Senate plans to vote on its version of the Tax Cuts...
“We vehemently oppose this bill and the threats it poses to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities”
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement in respo...
Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others. -Martin Luther King, Jr....
[caption id="attachment_4279" align="alignright" width="300"] Leigh Ann Davis, Chief Will Johnson with Arlington Police Department (TX), Peter Berns, Ariel Simms[/caption]
Since 2013, The Arc’s N...
