Updated June 25, 2026 Quick answer: Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life. The 2026 theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” Key Facts More than 1 in 4 U.S. […]
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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 ...
The Arc’s Senior Director of Public Policy, Nicole Jorwic, testified during a Congressional briefing on “The Hidden Crisis of Care in the U.S. – Addressing the Homecare Workforce Shortage” Fri...
Photo: Ann Maas Photography
The Arc Montgomery County Karasik Family, Infant & Child Care Center, affectionately known as KFICCC, is a family-centered child care program. In e...
What do 139 chapters of The Arc have in common?
They are saving money and providing pension and retirement-related products to their employee’s through The Arc’s agreement with Mutual of ...
Is your chapter located near a Microsoft store? If so, there is an opportunity to partner with Microsoft to host an event during Computer Science Education week (December 9 – 15). This collaborati...
October 24, 2019
The Honorable Governor Tony EversOffice of the GovernorAttn: Pardon Advisory BoardPO Box 7863Madison, WI 53707
Re: Clemency For Brendan Dassey
Dear Governor Evers:
As leaders a...
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), The Arc is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Advance Auto Parts on a pilot program to create meaningful job opportuni...
