Updated July 8, 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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Does your chapter engage in criminal justice advocacy? Support individuals with I/DD who are justice-involved, whether as victims or suspects/defendants? We want YOU to join the National Center on Cri...
We’re excited to give a warm welcome to our new NCE Chairperson, Karen Shoemaker! Karen takes her place as NCE Chair with a rich history at The Arc that goes back decades. She shared a bit of her ...
One of the biggest challenges that almost all organizations face with DSPs is turnover. There are many reasons why employees leave, but ‘stress’ is one of the key factors stated. Role clarity, r...
The Arc is proud to announce that 10 new chapters joined our network in 2018. Energetic, engaged chapters help us carry out our mission and support people with I/DD and their families. The more chapte...
Washington, DC – Last week, both chambers of Congress passed a bill focusing on criminal justice reform, which President Trump signed into law. The legislation shortens sentences and supports job tr...
The Arc Responds to Texas U.S. District Court Judge’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional:
“This ruling by District Court Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas v. Azar is of great ...
Is your chapter losing members due to retirement?
Have you faced challenges in attracting younger families?
Is your chapter aware of what younger families want and need for their loved ones with Int...
Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) is an airport rehearsal program designed to help alleviate some of the stress that families experience when traveling by air. Participants get to experience ...
At The Arc’s annual Convention in Nashville earlier this month, we recognized two attorney advocates who have worked to advance the rights of people with I/DD nationwide.
Jack Robinson recei...
