April is Autism Acceptance Month, celebrating 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 key people guiding our work every day. Their lived experiences are vital, as an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. […]
During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, The Arc celebrates the decision to allow Ryan King, a man with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), to make his own decisions.
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By Elizabeth L. Gray, CELA, Special Needs Alliance®
As we approach tax season, it is important to understand the different tax credits, deductions, and liabilities affecting individuals with disab...
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...
By Neal A. Winston, CELA, Special Needs Alliance®
There are many factors to consider when a family member is seeking legal compensation for personal injuries, whether they result from medical malp...
Obesity has been a large problem in our country for several years now, and affects both people with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Through The Arc’s HealthMeet project, which has conduc...
Ray Morris is a father of two. Zachary, his 27-year-old son, has intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ray is the founder of Dads 4 Special Kids, a member of The Arizona Developmental Disabilit...
Update: Since this blog post was written, the DJ made an on-air apology and announced that his station will be working with local developmental disabilities organizations on an awareness campaign.
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