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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What’s On the Docket?
Recent examples of our litigation work include:
Ongoing class action lawsuit against the State of Georgia for unlawfully discriminating against thousands of students wi...
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced funding cuts to programs that assist people enrolling in health insurance. It would result in severe cuts to the Navigator program totaling more than $25 ...
As services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become more individualized and self-directed, provider agencies are making the switch to more community-based, person-centered s...
Is your local chapter implementing your duties and responsibilities as per The Arc’s Bylaws? Local chapters, consistent with available personnel and resources, should at a minimum:
Engage in ad...
July 16-20, 2018 is National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW), organized by AAPD through the REV UP Campaign. The purpose of the week is to get people with disabilities and their families an...
This year, The Arc is excited to provide a limited number of Disability Advocate Scholarships to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to attend our National Convention in Novembe...
This month, The Arc joined an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the plaintiffs in the case M.W. v. Army. The brief supported children with diabetes and the American Diab...
This past month, Marty Ford, our Senior Executive Officer of Public Policy, was awarded the first-ever AAIDD Public Policy Award. Our Director of Public Policy Nicole Jorwic shared a few words about t...
The National Conference of Executives (NCE) of The Arc is seeking talented, motivated leaders who wish to share their skills and knowledge with the greater NCE membership and play a role in shaping th...
