Moms—or the people who love us like moms—are often the ones who just get us. They keep life moving. They see potential where others see limits. And for people with disabilities, that love can take many forms: hands-on care, fierce advocacy, deep listening, and unshakable belief. Some moms manage feeding tubes, therapy schedules, and school […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ashley-Glears-and-Her-Mom-Cover-Photo.jpg400375Jackie Dilworth/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngJackie Dilworth2025-05-06 08:44:542025-05-07 08:16:22People with Disabilities Reflect on Their Moms This Mother’s Day
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“It is disheartening that yet again we need to remind a public figure to show r...
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#HandsOff is a series on The Arc Blog where individuals and families across The Arc’s network share their stories about how some of today’s key policy issues impact their day to day lives.
Duri...
Today, The Arc came out in opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the United States Supreme Court. This opposition is based on Judge Kavanaugh’s record on cases relating to disabilit...
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