What makes a great dad or father figure? For some, it’s a quiet kind of support that needs no spotlight. For others, it’s encouragement, guidance, a sense of safety, or someone who listens without judgment. Sometimes that person is a biological father. Other times, it’s a stepdad, grandfather, mentor, teacher, or chosen family member. What […]
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Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement following the release of the updated Senate Republicans’ health care legislation discussion draft:
“A new draft, new talking points, ...
By Peter V. Berns, CEO
[caption id="attachment_4195" align="alignright" width="394"] Peter Berns at the U.S. Capitol with (left to right) Sen. Cory Booker; Janel George, National Women’s Law Cent...
[caption id="attachment_4170" align="alignright" width="358"] Wings for Autism® event volunteersPhoto Credit - Duncan Moffat[/caption]
Thank you so much for facilitating the Wings for Autism progr...
By Annie Acosta, Director of Fiscal and Family Support Policy
May 1, 2017 – Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump released an outline of his tax reform proposal on April 26. In what he calls ...
Washington, DC - The Arc released the following statement following the House of Representatives pulling the vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA):
“We are pleased that this dangerous piece...
Urge Congress to Vote No on the American Health Care Act.
The House of Representatives is planning to vote today on the American Health Care Act. The vote is expected to be very close. Late last ni...
By: Shira Wakschlag, Director of Legal Advocacy & Associate General Counsel
On Wednesday, in the second major win for students with disabilities and their families before the U.S. Supreme Court...
Recently the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Ways and Means Committee passed legislation to cut Medicaid and repeal major portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This bill is moving fast, a...
During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, The Arc celebrates the decision to allow Ryan King, a man with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), to make his own decisions.
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