Updated February 27, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. To be eligible, a child must have a disability and need specialized instruction […]
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Recent examples of our amicus work include:
M.W. v. Army (9th Circuit Court of Appeals): In support of children with diabetes and the American Diabetes Association alleging that the ...
Rachel Aviv, writing for The New Yorker magazine, recently profiled the segregated and inferior Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports (GNETS) program that The Arc, along with the Ge...
Is your chapter interested in advertising a job opening and recruiting qualified candidates? As an employee, are you looking for a new job to share your talent in a new employment position? The Arc's ...
If your passion and career has led you to ensuring people with I/DD are in safe and effective programs, then please consider these opportunities from The Arc of Central Alabama. Two positions are avai...
Each November, we observe National Caregiver Month – honoring those who devote their lives to providing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The daily demands ...
2019 Open Enrollment:
November 1, 2018
Open enrollment begins
December 15, 2018
Open enrollment ends
January 1, 2019
Coverage begins
If you're uninsured or looking for more affordable...
Thank you to everyone that contributed to The Arc’s Disaster Relief Fund. Unfortunately, the need for financial assistance continues in hurricane and flood-ravaged FL and NC. In addition, Californi...
Election day is just 7 days away! Elections can impact so many important issues for people with disabilities – it is critical that everyone makes their opinion count. Use the sample social media pos...
Last year, we started a new tradition of honoring leaders from The Arc who have passed away. While they may no longer be with us, their memory and contribution to our mission will live on.
We are o...
