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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A new proposal to shift the oversight of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from the U.S. Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could fundame...
Statement from our CEO Katy Neas on the Executive Order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. To learn more, read Katy's op-ed in Newsweek.
"Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is...
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WASHINGTON, DC – In a major victory for disability rights, a fed...
WASHINGTON, DC – A coalition of national disability rights organizations is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities in AJT v. Osseo Area Schools, a la...
This op-ed from The Arc's CEO Katy Neas originally appeared in Newsweek.
If the U.S. Department of Education disappears, millions of students with disabilities will face even greater barriers to gett...
Statement from our CEO Katy Neas on the tragic DC plane crash and claims that it could have been caused by the FAA's DEI hiring practices, particularly of people with intellectual disabilities:
"Th...
WASHINGTON, DC – For countless families in the District of Columbia, the daily trip to school is fraught with anxiety due to unsafe and unreliable transportation services for students with disabilit...
Journalists, Medicaid is under unprecedented threat, and the impact will be felt nationwide.
As newly elected officials take office, many are considering cuts to Medicaid to fund other priorities l...
Statement from Robyn Linscott, Director of Family & Education Policy at The Arc of the United States, on the passing of the Autism CARES Act:
"The Autism CARES Act of 2024 has passed, and it repr...
