Updated August 20, 2026 Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, back-to-school preparation often includes much more than supply lists and first-day […]
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
