Every March, we celebrate something powerful: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to honor the diverse talents, dreams, and achievements of people with developmental disabilities. Whether it’s autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or learning disorders, these disabilities are part of the human experience – and the people living with them have stories that need […]
The killing of Ryan Gainer, a Black autistic teen, is a devastating injustice. Too many people with disabilities, especially those from marginalized communities, cannot access the crisis intervention ...
Class Action Seeks to Remedy Systemic Failure and Violations of Federal and State Law
March 7, 2024 – Parents and guardians of children with disabilities living in the District of Columbia (DC), ...
When Mitch was just ten days old, he had a stroke. Four years later, he began experiencing seizures, which would continue until he was 10 years old. The stroke and seizures mean that Mitch has trouble...
This letter was originally published in the Syracuse Post-Standard. It has been adapted with permission from letter-writer Barbara Davis, a member of The Arc’s National Sibling Council.
I am the ...
Plaintiffs argue state law discriminates against voters of color and voters with disabilities, threatening democratic foundations.
San Antonio, TX – A six-week trial challenging regressive voting r...
The following blog post was originally published on the Legal Defense Fund's website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here.
In San Antonio, Texas, community members and ...
The following blog post was originally published on the World Institute on Disability's website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here.
By Dikko Yusuf
Black disabled ...
Digital access and skills are a critical component of modern life. In 2023, The Arc and Comcast teamed up to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) leverage technology to o...
If anyone embodies the fierce, compassionate spirit of advocacy at the heart of The Arc, it’s Debbi Harris, MA, MS, the 2023 Vice President of our national Board of Directors. For over 25 years, Deb...
