Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of people with disabilities. It affirms that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity—not a deficit or condition to be fixed. More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability. This month […]
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In a new amicus brief, The Arc, Disability Rights Texas, and AAIDD urge Texas court to follow science, not stereotypes
WASHINGTON, DC – In a critical death penalty case, The Arc of the United Sta...
From an early age, Lawrence Sapp found his calling in swimming. His parents enrolled him on a summer swim team at just 5 years old, hoping it would help their son find his voice and a life-saving skil...
Many see college as a path to a better life and unlocking their dreams. But student debt often stops this, especially for people with disabilities. A major reason is due to income. People with disabil...
In an innovative partnership, The Home Depot has collaborated with leading disability rights organizations to remove barriers and improve job access for applicants with intellectual and developmental ...
Family is at the heart of Burt Hudson’s connection to The Arc.
Burt’s younger brother John, who he introduces as “my best friend for as long as I’ve been alive,” has an intellectual and d...
June 22 marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case that opened the door for millions of people with disabilities to live in the community....
Washington, DC – Our 25 organizations, representing patients with serious health conditions and disabilities and their providers, applaud the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling reversing the Fifth C...
This Father's Day, we're celebrating Mike, a dad whose unconditional love and devotion are redefining society’s views on parenthood. Born with cerebral palsy, Mike has navigated life from a wheelcha...
Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens.
Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote.
Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people ma...
