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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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...
The start of a new school year can bring both excitement and anxiety for students and parents, especially for families of students receiving special education supports. Students with disabilities who ...
The request for proposals for the Coleman Institute’s Declaration Implementation Grants (DIGs) is out! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018-2019DIGS.
Chapters of The Arc have been in receipt of gran...
Getting ready for the new school year? Don’t forget our most valuable resource, chapter staff, and their thirst for increasing their knowledge and skills. The Arc and Relias Learning (RL) partnershi...
Tell us about your chapter’s school-to-work transition initiative!
The Arc Prince George’s County provides transition and school to work services that include Project SEARCH, Ready@21 and our You...
This year’s Summer Leadership Institute was a resounding success – but don’t just take it from us!
A note from Carrie Hobbs Guiden, NCE Chair, Executive Director, The Arc of Tennessee:
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Today, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced legislation to provide new parents with a partially-paid leave benefit, funded by cutting their future Social Security retirement benefits. Representative ...
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services released the final “short-term plan” rule. These “short-term plans” can provide hollow coverage with hidden gaps for those who sign up. Expan...
