Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people may struggle: Polling places may not have accessible entrances, spaces, machines, or ballots. Poll workers and election officials may not […]
WASHINGTON – After too long of a wait, The Arc celebrates a victory in our seemingly never-ending fight to underscore the value and human dignity of the lives of people with disabilities. After ye...
Lois relaxing by the pool
This Black History Month, we celebrate the life and legacy of our African American heroes. They endured, persisted, and paved the way – for us all.
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Washington, D.C. – As reports circulate of further attacks on Medicaid and Social Security -- programs that are vital to the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabiliti...
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congress approved 12 weeks paid parental leave for federal workers caring for newborns, newly adopted children, and foster children, but the benefit falls short. Federa...
By Holly Miller
Disability Advocacy Scholar, The Arc
Holly with walkaround Julia, Muppet from Sesame Street
My passion for advocacy has grown stronger over the years and...
By Nayma Guerrero, Member of The Arc’s National Sibling Council
My family is everything.
Nayma and her family
My younger brother is 23 years old. He loves computer sci...
Are you ready to be counted? The 2020 Census is coming up and it is critical for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. The census seeks to include every ...
In 2019, 37 states still have institutions where people with intellectual and developmental (IDD) live away from their families and communities. Some may recall the horrible investigative reports ove...