April is Autism Acceptance Month—a time to recognize the talents, contributions, and diversity within the autism community. At The Arc, autistic people and their loved ones are a part of our staff, volunteer leaders, and the driving force behind our work. Their lived experiences shape our advocacy at a time when an estimated 1 in […]
By: Shira Wakschlag, Director, Legal Advocacy & Associate General Counsel
The Arc applauds this decision which removes important barriers for students with disabilities seeking redress under the ...
Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement following the release of the House Republicans’ new plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act:
“Politicians are being very ca...
Members of Congress are constantly seeking ways to know what’s going on back home and what their constituents care about. One way their offices do this is by monitoring their local and state newspap...
Many day-to-day technology tasks have become so intuitive for many of us that it’s easy to forget life before these clicks and swipes. For people with I/DD, these skills can make a world of differen...
This week, The Arc celebrates the 24th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This landmark law ensures that millions of workers don’t have to choose between their job and their o...
Washington, DC - In light of a recently leaked draft Executive Order that would impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are legally residing in the United States as w...
“The secret in education lies in respecting the student.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have come a long way since c...
Building Capacity of Primary Care Providers to Discuss Sexual Violence with Women with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Introduction
In September of this year, The Arc’s National Center ...
Washington, DC - The Arc commends President Obama for commuting Abelardo Arboleda Ortiz’s sentence from death to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Mr. Ortiz’s diagnosis of intellec...
